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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.78, 448.22 and 183.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.78, 448.22 and 183.15 is: 274.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.78 : 448.22 = 183.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.78/448.22 = 183.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.78x = 448.22 × 183.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.78x = 82,091.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,091.49/298.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.76

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