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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.76, 411.98 and 182.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.76, 411.98 and 182.30 is: 251.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.76 : 411.98 = 182.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.76/411.98 = 182.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.76x = 411.98 × 182.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.76x = 75,103.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,103.95/298.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.39

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