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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.17, 447.45 and 183.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.17, 447.45 and 183.34 is: 274.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.17 : 447.45 = 183.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.17/447.45 = 183.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.17x = 447.45 × 183.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.17x = 82,035.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,035.48/299.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.21

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