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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.24, 412.84 and 181.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.24, 412.84 and 181.18 is: 249.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.24 : 412.84 = 181.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.24/412.84 = 181.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.24x = 412.84 × 181.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.24x = 74,798.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,798.35/299.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.96

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