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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.45, 449.61 and 184.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.45, 449.61 and 184.37 is: 276.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.45 : 449.61 = 184.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.45/449.61 = 184.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.45x = 449.61 × 184.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.45x = 82,897.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,897.25/299.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.83

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