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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.75, 450.25 and 184.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.75, 450.25 and 184.84 is: 276.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.75 : 450.25 = 184.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.75/450.25 = 184.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.75x = 450.25 × 184.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.75x = 83,222.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,222.62/300.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.72

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