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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.23, 449.27 and 184.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.23, 449.27 and 184.70 is: 276.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.23 : 449.27 = 184.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.23/449.27 = 184.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.23x = 449.27 × 184.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.23x = 82,977.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,977.00/300.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.38

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