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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.54, 450.24 and 185.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.54, 450.24 and 185.03 is: 277.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.54 : 450.24 = 185.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.54/450.24 = 185.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.54x = 450.24 × 185.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.54x = 83,307.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,307.91/300.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.19

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