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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.58, 449.13 and 184.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.58, 449.13 and 184.05 is: 275.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.58 : 449.13 = 184.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.58/449.13 = 184.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.58x = 449.13 × 184.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.58x = 82,662.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,662.38/299.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.93

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