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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.15, 412.77 and 181.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.15, 412.77 and 181.10 is: 249.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.15 : 412.77 = 181.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.15/412.77 = 181.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.15x = 412.77 × 181.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.15x = 74,752.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,752.65/299.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.88

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