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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.94, 449.07 and 184.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.94, 449.07 and 184.20 is: 275.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.94 : 449.07 = 184.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.94/449.07 = 184.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.94x = 449.07 × 184.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.94x = 82,718.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,718.69/299.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.78

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