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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.78, 446.72 and 182.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.78, 446.72 and 182.15 is: 273.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.78 : 446.72 = 182.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.78/446.72 = 182.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.78x = 446.72 × 182.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.78x = 81,368.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,368.58/297.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.25

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