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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.26, 449.31 and 183.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.26, 449.31 and 183.35 is: 275.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.26 : 449.31 = 183.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.26/449.31 = 183.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.26x = 449.31 × 183.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.26x = 82,379.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,379.50/299.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.28

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