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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.15, 449.51 and 184.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.15, 449.51 and 184.28 is: 275.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.15 : 449.51 = 184.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.15/449.51 = 184.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.15x = 449.51 × 184.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.15x = 82,832.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,832.53/300.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.97

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