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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.96, 418.04 and 184.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.96, 418.04 and 184.88 is: 255.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.96 : 418.04 = 184.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.96/418.04 = 184.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.96x = 418.04 × 184.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.96x = 77,284.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,284.22/302.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.10

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