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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.26, 449.37 and 184.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.26, 449.37 and 184.78 is: 276.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.26 : 449.37 = 184.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.26/449.37 = 184.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.26x = 449.37 × 184.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.26x = 83,033.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,033.93/300.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.54

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