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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.98, 449.10 and 183.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.98, 449.10 and 183.48 is: 275.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.98 : 449.10 = 183.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.98/449.10 = 183.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.98x = 449.10 × 183.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.98x = 82,400.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,400.87/298.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.61

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