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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.04, 412.72 and 182.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.04, 412.72 and 182.72 is: 252.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.04 : 412.72 = 182.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.04/412.72 = 182.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.04x = 412.72 × 182.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.04x = 75,412.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,412.20/299.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.18

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