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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.86, 411.12 and 181.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.86, 411.12 and 181.52 is: 250.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.86 : 411.12 = 181.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.86/411.12 = 181.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.86x = 411.12 × 181.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.86x = 74,626.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,626.50/297.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.54

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