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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.20, 411.36 and 181.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.20, 411.36 and 181.68 is: 250.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.20 : 411.36 = 181.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.20/411.36 = 181.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.20x = 411.36 × 181.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.20x = 74,735.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,735.88/298.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.62

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