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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.94, 412.54 and 182.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.94, 412.54 and 182.50 is: 251.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.94 : 412.54 = 182.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.94/412.54 = 182.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.94x = 412.54 × 182.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.94x = 75,287.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,287.64/298.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.85

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