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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.70, 449.69 and 184.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.70, 449.69 and 184.28 is: 276.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.70 : 449.69 = 184.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.70/449.69 = 184.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.70x = 449.69 × 184.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.70x = 82,865.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,865.70/299.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.50

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