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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.13, 412.82 and 182.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.13, 412.82 and 182.71 is: 252.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.13 : 412.82 = 182.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.13/412.82 = 182.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.13x = 412.82 × 182.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.13x = 75,426.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,426.34/299.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.15

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