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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.75, 450.83 and 184.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.75, 450.83 and 184.88 is: 277.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.75 : 450.83 = 184.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.75/450.83 = 184.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.75x = 450.83 × 184.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.75x = 83,347.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,347.40/300.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.13

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