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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.16, 417.12 and 184.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.16, 417.12 and 184.14 is: 254.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.16 : 417.12 = 184.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.16/417.12 = 184.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.16x = 417.12 × 184.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.16x = 76,807.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,807.79/302.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.19

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