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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.21, 412.94 and 182.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.21, 412.94 and 182.84 is: 252.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.21 : 412.94 = 182.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.21/412.94 = 182.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.21x = 412.94 × 182.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.21x = 75,501.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,501.04/299.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.33

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