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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.38, 411.57 and 182.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.38, 411.57 and 182.01 is: 251.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.38 : 411.57 = 182.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.38/411.57 = 182.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.38x = 411.57 × 182.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.38x = 74,909.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,909.86/298.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.06

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