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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.12, 449.82 and 184.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.12, 449.82 and 184.68 is: 276.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.12 : 449.82 = 184.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.12/449.82 = 184.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.12x = 449.82 × 184.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.12x = 83,072.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,072.76/300.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.80

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