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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.99, 411.21 and 181.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.99, 411.21 and 181.53 is: 250.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.99 : 411.21 = 181.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.99/411.21 = 181.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.99x = 411.21 × 181.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.99x = 74,646.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,646.95/297.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.50

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