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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.62, 450.45 and 184.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.62, 450.45 and 184.73 is: 276.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.62 : 450.45 = 184.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.62/450.45 = 184.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.62x = 450.45 × 184.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.62x = 83,209.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,209.38/300.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.79

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