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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.08, 412.92 and 182.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.08, 412.92 and 182.68 is: 252.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.08 : 412.92 = 182.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.08/412.92 = 182.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.08x = 412.92 × 182.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.08x = 75,432.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,432.23/299.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.21

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