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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.85, 450.69 and 184.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.85, 450.69 and 184.95 is: 277.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.85 : 450.69 = 184.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.85/450.69 = 184.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.85x = 450.69 × 184.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.85x = 83,354.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,354.42/300.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.07

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