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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298, 447.12 and 184

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298, 447.12 and 184 is: 276.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298 : 447.12 = 184 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298/447.12 = 184/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298x = 447.12 × 184
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298x = 82,270.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,270.08/298
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.07

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