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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.36, 450.51 and 184.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.36, 450.51 and 184.98 is: 277.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.36 : 450.51 = 184.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.36/450.51 = 184.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.36x = 450.51 × 184.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.36x = 83,337.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,337.38/300.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.46

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