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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.07, 412.80 and 182.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.07, 412.80 and 182.82 is: 252.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.07 : 412.80 = 182.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.07/412.80 = 182.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.07x = 412.80 × 182.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.07x = 75,468.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,468.10/299.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.34

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