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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300, 450.24 and 186

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300, 450.24 and 186 is: 279.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300 : 450.24 = 186 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300/450.24 = 186/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300x = 450.24 × 186
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300x = 83,744.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,744.64/300
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.15

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