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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.40, 444.95 and 181.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.40, 444.95 and 181.82 is: 272.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.40 : 444.95 = 181.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.40/444.95 = 181.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.40x = 444.95 × 181.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.40x = 80,900.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,900.81/297.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.03

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