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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.08, 448.08 and 183.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.08, 448.08 and 183.52 is: 274.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.08 : 448.08 = 183.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.08/448.08 = 183.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.08x = 448.08 × 183.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.08x = 82,231.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,231.64/299.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.95

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