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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.60, 451.42 and 185.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.60, 451.42 and 185.72 is: 278.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.60 : 451.42 = 185.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.60/451.42 = 185.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.60x = 451.42 × 185.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.60x = 83,838.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,838.39/300.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.90

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