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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.20, 412.88 and 182.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.20, 412.88 and 182.84 is: 252.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.20 : 412.88 = 182.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.20/412.88 = 182.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.20x = 412.88 × 182.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.20x = 75,490.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,490.98/299.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.31

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