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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.08, 447.90 and 183.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.08, 447.90 and 183.60 is: 274.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.08 : 447.90 = 183.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.08/447.90 = 183.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.08x = 447.90 × 183.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.08x = 82,234.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,234.44/299.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.96

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