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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.28, 411.54 and 181.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.28, 411.54 and 181.76 is: 250.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.28 : 411.54 = 181.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.28/411.54 = 181.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.28x = 411.54 × 181.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.28x = 74,801.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,801.51/298.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.78

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