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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.12, 412.85 and 181.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.12, 412.85 and 181.13 is: 250.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.12 : 412.85 = 181.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.12/412.85 = 181.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.12x = 412.85 × 181.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.12x = 74,777.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,777.91/299.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.00

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