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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.80, 412.24 and 182.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.80, 412.24 and 182.40 is: 251.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.80 : 412.24 = 182.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.80/412.24 = 182.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.80x = 412.24 × 182.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.80x = 75,192.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,192.58/298.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.65

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