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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.76, 417.84 and 184.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.76, 417.84 and 184.80 is: 255.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.76 : 417.84 = 184.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.76/417.84 = 184.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.76x = 417.84 × 184.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.76x = 77,215.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,215.91/302.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.04

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