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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.35, 411.66 and 181.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.35, 411.66 and 181.98 is: 251.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.35 : 411.66 = 181.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.35/411.66 = 181.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.35x = 411.66 × 181.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.35x = 74,913.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,913.89/298.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.09

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