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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.78, 410.79 and 181.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.78, 410.79 and 181.14 is: 249.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.78 : 410.79 = 181.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.78/410.79 = 181.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.78x = 410.79 × 181.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.78x = 74,410.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,410.50/297.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.88

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