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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.78, 417.77 and 184.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.78, 417.77 and 184.73 is: 254.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.78 : 417.77 = 184.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.78/417.77 = 184.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.78x = 417.77 × 184.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.78x = 77,174.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,174.65/302.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.89

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