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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.74, 412.11 and 182.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.74, 412.11 and 182.28 is: 251.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.74 : 412.11 = 182.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.74/412.11 = 182.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.74x = 412.11 × 182.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.74x = 75,119.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,119.41/298.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.45

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