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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.97, 449.67 and 184.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.97, 449.67 and 184.47 is: 276.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.97 : 449.67 = 184.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.97/449.67 = 184.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.97x = 449.67 × 184.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.97x = 82,950.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,950.62/299.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.53

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