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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.88, 412.65 and 182.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.88, 412.65 and 182.64 is: 252.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.88 : 412.65 = 182.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.88/412.65 = 182.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.88x = 412.65 × 182.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.88x = 75,366.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,366.40/298.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.17

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