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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.39, 448.76 and 183.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.39, 448.76 and 183.75 is: 275.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.39 : 448.76 = 183.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.39/448.76 = 183.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.39x = 448.76 × 183.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.39x = 82,458.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,458.73/299.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.43

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