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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.40, 411.90 and 181.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.40, 411.90 and 181.94 is: 251.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.40 : 411.90 = 181.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.40/411.90 = 181.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.40x = 411.90 × 181.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.40x = 74,941.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,941.09/298.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.14

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