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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.02, 412.66 and 182.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.02, 412.66 and 182.50 is: 251.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.02 : 412.66 = 182.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.02/412.66 = 182.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.02x = 412.66 × 182.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.02x = 75,310.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,310.45/299.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.86

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