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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.56, 417.38 and 184.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.56, 417.38 and 184.52 is: 254.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.56 : 417.38 = 184.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.56/417.38 = 184.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.56x = 417.38 × 184.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.56x = 77,015.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,015.08/302.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.55

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