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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.03, 412.66 and 181.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.03, 412.66 and 181.00 is: 249.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.03 : 412.66 = 181.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.03/412.66 = 181.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.03x = 412.66 × 181.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.03x = 74,689.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,689.40/299.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.78

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