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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.47, 449.72 and 184.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.47, 449.72 and 184.59 is: 277.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.47 : 449.72 = 184.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.47/449.72 = 184.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.47x = 449.72 × 184.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.47x = 83,013.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,013.81/299.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.20

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