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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.21, 416.98 and 184.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.21, 416.98 and 184.15 is: 254.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.21 : 416.98 = 184.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.21/416.98 = 184.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.21x = 416.98 × 184.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.21x = 76,786.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,786.87/302.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.08

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