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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.50, 411.94 and 182.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.50, 411.94 and 182.04 is: 251.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.50 : 411.94 = 182.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.50/411.94 = 182.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.50x = 411.94 × 182.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.50x = 74,989.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,989.56/298.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.22

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