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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.29, 447.21 and 182.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.29, 447.21 and 182.61 is: 273.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.29 : 447.21 = 182.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.29/447.21 = 182.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.29x = 447.21 × 182.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.29x = 81,665.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,665.02/298.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.78

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