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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.99, 418.10 and 184.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.99, 418.10 and 184.95 is: 255.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.99 : 418.10 = 184.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.99/418.10 = 184.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.99x = 418.10 × 184.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.99x = 77,326.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,326.67/302.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.22

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