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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.43, 448.95 and 183.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.43, 448.95 and 183.99 is: 275.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.43 : 448.95 = 183.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.43/448.95 = 183.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.43x = 448.95 × 183.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.43x = 82,602.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,602.31/299.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.87

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