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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.05, 446.49 and 182.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.05, 446.49 and 182.52 is: 273.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.05 : 446.49 = 182.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.05/446.49 = 182.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.05x = 446.49 × 182.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.05x = 81,493.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,493.35/298.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.42

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