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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.30, 448.58 and 183.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.30, 448.58 and 183.38 is: 274.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.30 : 448.58 = 183.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.30/448.58 = 183.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.30x = 448.58 × 183.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.30x = 82,260.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,260.60/299.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.84

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