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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.13, 446.66 and 182.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.13, 446.66 and 182.30 is: 273.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.13 : 446.66 = 182.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.13/446.66 = 182.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.13x = 446.66 × 182.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.13x = 81,422.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,422.97/298.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.12

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