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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.07, 419.60 and 184.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.07, 419.60 and 184.44 is: 254.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.07 : 419.60 = 184.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.07/419.60 = 184.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.07x = 419.60 × 184.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.07x = 77,390.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,390.10/304.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.52

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