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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.18, 417.13 and 184.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.18, 417.13 and 184.12 is: 254.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.18 : 417.13 = 184.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.18/417.13 = 184.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.18x = 417.13 × 184.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.18x = 76,800.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,800.47/302.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.16

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