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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.80, 447.91 and 183.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.80, 447.91 and 183.26 is: 274.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.80 : 447.91 = 183.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.80/447.91 = 183.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.80x = 447.91 × 183.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.80x = 82,083.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,083.99/298.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.71

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