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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.69, 417.71 and 184.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.69, 417.71 and 184.65 is: 254.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.69 : 417.71 = 184.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.69/417.71 = 184.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.69x = 417.71 × 184.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.69x = 77,131.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,131.14/302.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.82

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