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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.24, 411.60 and 181.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.24, 411.60 and 181.88 is: 251.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.24 : 411.60 = 181.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.24/411.60 = 181.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.24x = 411.60 × 181.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.24x = 74,861.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,861.81/298.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.01

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