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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.76, 412.16 and 182.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.76, 412.16 and 182.25 is: 251.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.76 : 412.16 = 182.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.76/412.16 = 182.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.76x = 412.16 × 182.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.76x = 75,115.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,115.25/298.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.43

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