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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.22, 412.97 and 181.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.22, 412.97 and 181.21 is: 250.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.22 : 412.97 = 181.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.22/412.97 = 181.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.22x = 412.97 × 181.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.22x = 74,834.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,834.29/299.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.10

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