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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.15, 447.57 and 183.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.15, 447.57 and 183.57 is: 274.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.15 : 447.57 = 183.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.15/447.57 = 183.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.15x = 447.57 × 183.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.15x = 82,160.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,160.42/299.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.65

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