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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.17, 416.99 and 184.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.17, 416.99 and 184.19 is: 254.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.17 : 416.99 = 184.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.17/416.99 = 184.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.17x = 416.99 × 184.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.17x = 76,802.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,802.38/302.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.17

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