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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.90, 449.33 and 183.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.90, 449.33 and 183.98 is: 275.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.90 : 449.33 = 183.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.90/449.33 = 183.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.90x = 449.33 × 183.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.90x = 82,664.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,664.57/299.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.65

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