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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.01, 412.38 and 182.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.01, 412.38 and 182.37 is: 251.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.01 : 412.38 = 182.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.01/412.38 = 182.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.01x = 412.38 × 182.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.01x = 75,205.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,205.74/299.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.52

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