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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.52, 449.10 and 184.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.52, 449.10 and 184.14 is: 276.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.52 : 449.10 = 184.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.52/449.10 = 184.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.52x = 449.10 × 184.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.52x = 82,697.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,697.27/299.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.10

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