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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.29, 450.09 and 184.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.29, 450.09 and 184.82 is: 277.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.29 : 450.09 = 184.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.29/450.09 = 184.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.29x = 450.09 × 184.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.29x = 83,183.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,183.38/300.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.01

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