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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.17, 412.91 and 182.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.17, 412.91 and 182.80 is: 252.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.17 : 412.91 = 182.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.17/412.91 = 182.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.17x = 412.91 × 182.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.17x = 75,479.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,479.95/299.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.30

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