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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.94, 446.68 and 182.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.94, 446.68 and 182.44 is: 273.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.94 : 446.68 = 182.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.94/446.68 = 182.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.94x = 446.68 × 182.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.94x = 81,489.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,489.15/297.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.51

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