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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.71, 412.25 and 182.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.71, 412.25 and 182.34 is: 251.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.71 : 412.25 = 182.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.71/412.25 = 182.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.71x = 412.25 × 182.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.71x = 75,168.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,168.75/298.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.64

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