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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.79, 448.68 and 183.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.79, 448.68 and 183.46 is: 275.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.79 : 448.68 = 183.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.79/448.68 = 183.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.79x = 448.68 × 183.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.79x = 82,314.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,314.83/298.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.50

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