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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.28, 447.53 and 183.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.28, 447.53 and 183.47 is: 275.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.28 : 447.53 = 183.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.28/447.53 = 183.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.28x = 447.53 × 183.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.28x = 82,105.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,105.17/298.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.26

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