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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.33, 449.97 and 184.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.33, 449.97 and 184.61 is: 276.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.33 : 449.97 = 184.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.33/449.97 = 184.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.33x = 449.97 × 184.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.33x = 83,066.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,066.71/300.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.58

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