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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.02, 449.97 and 184.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.02, 449.97 and 184.43 is: 276.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.02 : 449.97 = 184.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.02/449.97 = 184.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.02x = 449.97 × 184.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.02x = 82,985.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,985.72/300.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.61

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