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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.12, 412.98 and 182.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.12, 412.98 and 182.75 is: 252.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.12 : 412.98 = 182.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.12/412.98 = 182.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.12x = 412.98 × 182.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.12x = 75,472.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,472.10/299.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.31

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