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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.15, 450.05 and 184.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.15, 450.05 and 184.59 is: 276.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.15 : 450.05 = 184.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.15/450.05 = 184.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.15x = 450.05 × 184.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.15x = 83,073.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,073.81/300.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.77

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