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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.24, 450.52 and 184.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.24, 450.52 and 184.96 is: 277.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.24 : 450.52 = 184.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.24/450.52 = 184.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.24x = 450.52 × 184.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.24x = 83,328.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,328.18/300.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.54

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