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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.50, 448.99 and 184.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.50, 448.99 and 184.02 is: 275.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.50 : 448.99 = 184.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.50/448.99 = 184.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.50x = 448.99 × 184.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.50x = 82,624.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,624.56/299.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.88

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