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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.54, 447.34 and 182.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.54, 447.34 and 182.81 is: 273.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.54 : 447.34 = 182.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.54/447.34 = 182.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.54x = 447.34 × 182.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.54x = 81,776.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,776.71/298.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.93

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