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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.83, 417.94 and 184.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.83, 417.94 and 184.80 is: 255.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.83 : 417.94 = 184.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.83/417.94 = 184.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.83x = 417.94 × 184.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.83x = 77,232.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,232.30/302.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.04

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