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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.04, 442.94 and 182.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.04, 442.94 and 182.91 is: 273.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.04 : 442.94 = 182.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.04/442.94 = 182.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.04x = 442.94 × 182.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.04x = 81,017.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,017.24/296.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.67

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