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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.94, 447.88 and 183.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.94, 447.88 and 183.52 is: 274.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.94 : 447.88 = 183.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.94/447.88 = 183.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.94x = 447.88 × 183.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.94x = 82,192.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,192.86/298.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.95

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