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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.89, 418.03 and 184.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.89, 418.03 and 184.93 is: 255.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.89 : 418.03 = 184.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.89/418.03 = 184.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.89x = 418.03 × 184.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.89x = 77,305.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,305.35/302.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.23

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