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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.02, 411.28 and 181.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.02, 411.28 and 181.50 is: 250.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.02 : 411.28 = 181.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.02/411.28 = 181.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.02x = 411.28 × 181.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.02x = 74,647.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,647.32/298.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.48

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