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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.03, 446.64 and 182.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.03, 446.64 and 182.20 is: 273.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.03 : 446.64 = 182.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.03/446.64 = 182.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.03x = 446.64 × 182.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.03x = 81,377.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,377.81/298.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.05

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