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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.80, 410.83 and 181.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.80, 410.83 and 181.34 is: 250.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.80 : 410.83 = 181.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.80/410.83 = 181.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.80x = 410.83 × 181.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.80x = 74,497.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,497.40/297.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.16

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