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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.69, 417.62 and 184.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.69, 417.62 and 184.71 is: 254.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.69 : 417.62 = 184.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.69/417.62 = 184.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.69x = 417.62 × 184.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.69x = 77,138.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,138.59/302.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.84

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