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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.89, 410.96 and 181.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.89, 410.96 and 181.25 is: 250.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.89 : 410.96 = 181.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.89/410.96 = 181.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.89x = 410.96 × 181.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.89x = 74,484.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,484.90/297.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.05

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