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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.28, 449.43 and 183.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.28, 449.43 and 183.96 is: 276.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.28 : 449.43 = 183.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.28/449.43 = 183.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.28x = 449.43 × 183.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.28x = 82,677.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,677.14/299.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.25

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