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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.34, 411.78 and 181.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.34, 411.78 and 181.94 is: 251.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.34 : 411.78 = 181.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.34/411.78 = 181.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.34x = 411.78 × 181.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.34x = 74,919.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,919.25/298.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.12

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