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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.58, 448.83 and 184.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.58, 448.83 and 184.02 is: 275.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.58 : 448.83 = 184.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.58/448.83 = 184.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.58x = 448.83 × 184.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.58x = 82,593.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,593.70/299.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.70

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