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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.63, 412.13 and 182.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.63, 412.13 and 182.21 is: 251.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.63 : 412.13 = 182.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.63/412.13 = 182.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.63x = 412.13 × 182.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.63x = 75,093.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,093.30/298.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.46

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