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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.20, 448.77 and 183.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.20, 448.77 and 183.42 is: 275.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.20 : 448.77 = 183.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.20/448.77 = 183.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.20x = 448.77 × 183.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.20x = 82,313.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,313.39/299.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.11

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