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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.11, 449.82 and 184.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.11, 449.82 and 184.41 is: 276.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.11 : 449.82 = 184.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.11/449.82 = 184.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.11x = 449.82 × 184.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.11x = 82,951.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,951.31/300.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.41

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