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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.96, 448.28 and 183.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.96, 448.28 and 183.53 is: 275.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.96 : 448.28 = 183.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.96/448.28 = 183.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.96x = 448.28 × 183.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.96x = 82,274.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,274.75/298.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.21

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