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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.92, 412.56 and 182.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.92, 412.56 and 182.55 is: 251.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.92 : 412.56 = 182.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.92/412.56 = 182.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.92x = 412.56 × 182.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.92x = 75,312.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,312.83/298.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.95

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