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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.45, 451.12 and 185.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.45, 451.12 and 185.37 is: 278.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.45 : 451.12 = 185.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.45/451.12 = 185.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.45x = 451.12 × 185.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.45x = 83,624.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,624.11/300.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.33

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