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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.64, 412.10 and 182.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.64, 412.10 and 182.20 is: 251.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.64 : 412.10 = 182.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.64/412.10 = 182.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.64x = 412.10 × 182.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.64x = 75,084.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,084.62/298.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.42

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