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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.10, 412.71 and 181.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.10, 412.71 and 181.05 is: 249.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.10 : 412.71 = 181.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.10/412.71 = 181.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.10x = 412.71 × 181.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.10x = 74,718.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,718.92/299.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.81

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