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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.67, 449.07 and 183.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.67, 449.07 and 183.84 is: 275.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.67 : 449.07 = 183.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.67/449.07 = 183.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.67x = 449.07 × 183.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.67x = 82,557.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,557.03/299.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.49

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