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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.76, 447.57 and 182.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.76, 447.57 and 182.87 is: 273.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.76 : 447.57 = 182.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.76/447.57 = 182.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.76x = 447.57 × 182.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.76x = 81,846.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,846.21/298.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.95

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