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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.68, 448.64 and 183.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.68, 448.64 and 183.18 is: 275.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.68 : 448.64 = 183.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.68/448.64 = 183.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.68x = 448.64 × 183.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.68x = 82,181.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,181.88/298.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.15

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