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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.22, 412.71 and 182.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.22, 412.71 and 182.76 is: 252.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.22 : 412.71 = 182.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.22/412.71 = 182.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.22x = 412.71 × 182.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.22x = 75,426.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,426.88/299.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.08

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