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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.92, 412.52 and 182.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.92, 412.52 and 182.56 is: 251.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.92 : 412.52 = 182.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.92/412.52 = 182.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.92x = 412.52 × 182.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.92x = 75,309.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,309.65/298.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.94

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