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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.21, 411.56 and 181.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.21, 411.56 and 181.84 is: 250.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.21 : 411.56 = 181.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.21/411.56 = 181.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.21x = 411.56 × 181.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.21x = 74,837.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,837.16/298.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.95

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