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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.64, 411.99 and 182.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.64, 411.99 and 182.27 is: 251.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.64 : 411.99 = 182.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.64/411.99 = 182.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.64x = 411.99 × 182.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.64x = 75,091.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,091.36/298.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.45

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