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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.11, 412.73 and 181.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.11, 412.73 and 181.13 is: 249.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.11 : 412.73 = 181.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.11/412.73 = 181.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.11x = 412.73 × 181.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.11x = 74,757.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,757.78/299.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.93

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