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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.89, 447.47 and 182.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.89, 447.47 and 182.99 is: 273.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.89 : 447.47 = 182.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.89/447.47 = 182.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.89x = 447.47 × 182.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.89x = 81,882.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,882.57/298.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.95

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