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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.82, 450.63 and 185.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.82, 450.63 and 185.02 is: 277.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.82 : 450.63 = 185.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.82/450.63 = 185.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.82x = 450.63 × 185.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.82x = 83,375.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,375.56/300.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.16

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