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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.44, 450.50 and 184.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.44, 450.50 and 184.93 is: 277.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.44 : 450.50 = 184.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.44/450.50 = 184.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.44x = 450.50 × 184.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.44x = 83,308.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,308.91/300.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.29

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