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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.26, 411.60 and 181.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.26, 411.60 and 181.82 is: 250.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.26 : 411.60 = 181.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.26/411.60 = 181.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.26x = 411.60 × 181.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.26x = 74,837.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,837.11/298.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.91

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