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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299, 412.62 and 182.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299, 412.62 and 182.64 is: 252.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299 : 412.62 = 182.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299/412.62 = 182.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299x = 412.62 × 182.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299x = 75,360.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,360.92/299
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.04

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