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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.09, 412.70 and 182.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.09, 412.70 and 182.63 is: 252.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.09 : 412.70 = 182.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.09/412.70 = 182.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.09x = 412.70 × 182.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.09x = 75,368.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,368.42/299.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.00

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