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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.01, 450.14 and 184.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.01, 450.14 and 184.46 is: 276.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.01 : 450.14 = 184.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.01/450.14 = 184.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.01x = 450.14 × 184.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.01x = 83,032.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,032.82/300.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.77

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