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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.31, 448.95 and 183.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.31, 448.95 and 183.77 is: 275.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.31 : 448.95 = 183.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.31/448.95 = 183.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.31x = 448.95 × 183.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.31x = 82,505.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,505.16/299.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.65

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