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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.80, 412.44 and 182.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.80, 412.44 and 182.46 is: 251.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.80 : 412.44 = 182.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.80/412.44 = 182.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.80x = 412.44 × 182.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.80x = 75,253.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,253.80/298.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.85

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