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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.16, 449.92 and 184.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.16, 449.92 and 184.56 is: 276.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.16 : 449.92 = 184.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.16/449.92 = 184.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.16x = 449.92 × 184.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.16x = 83,037.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,037.24/300.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.64

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