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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.96, 446.34 and 182.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.96, 446.34 and 182.34 is: 273.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.96 : 446.34 = 182.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.96/446.34 = 182.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.96x = 446.34 × 182.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.96x = 81,385.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,385.64/297.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.14

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