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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.25, 417.14 and 184.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.25, 417.14 and 184.30 is: 254.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.25 : 417.14 = 184.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.25/417.14 = 184.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.25x = 417.14 × 184.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.25x = 76,878.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,878.32/302.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.35

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