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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.96, 411.26 and 181.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.96, 411.26 and 181.50 is: 250.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.96 : 411.26 = 181.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.96/411.26 = 181.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.96x = 411.26 × 181.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.96x = 74,642.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,642.78/297.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.51

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