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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.08, 449.40 and 184.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.08, 449.40 and 184.58 is: 276.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.08 : 449.40 = 184.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.08/449.40 = 184.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.08x = 449.40 × 184.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.08x = 82,950.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,950.25/300.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.43

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