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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.65, 450.74 and 181.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.65, 450.74 and 181.83 is: 272.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.65 : 450.74 = 181.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.65/450.74 = 181.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.65x = 450.74 × 181.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.65x = 81,958.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,958.51/300.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.60

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