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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.50, 411.98 and 182.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.50, 411.98 and 182.13 is: 251.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.50 : 411.98 = 182.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.50/411.98 = 182.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.50x = 411.98 × 182.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.50x = 75,033.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,033.92/298.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.37

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