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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.12, 412.80 and 181.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.12, 412.80 and 181.12 is: 249.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.12 : 412.80 = 181.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.12/412.80 = 181.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.12x = 412.80 × 181.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.12x = 74,764.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,764.27/299.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.95

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