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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.76, 449.46 and 184.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.76, 449.46 and 184.32 is: 276.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.76 : 449.46 = 184.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.76/449.46 = 184.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.76x = 449.46 × 184.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.76x = 82,844.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,844.47/299.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.37

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