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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.76, 450.08 and 184.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.76, 450.08 and 184.69 is: 277.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.76 : 450.08 = 184.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.76/450.08 = 184.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.76x = 450.08 × 184.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.76x = 83,124.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,124.61/299.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.30

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