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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.49, 411.77 and 182.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.49, 411.77 and 182.12 is: 251.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.49 : 411.77 = 182.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.49/411.77 = 182.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.49x = 411.77 × 182.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.49x = 74,989.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,989.95/298.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.24

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