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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.09, 448.91 and 183.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.09, 448.91 and 183.67 is: 275.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.09 : 448.91 = 183.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.09/448.91 = 183.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.09x = 448.91 × 183.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.09x = 82,451.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,451.30/299.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.67

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