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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.26, 412.85 and 182.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.26, 412.85 and 182.75 is: 252.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.26 : 412.85 = 182.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.26/412.85 = 182.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.26x = 412.85 × 182.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.26x = 75,447.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,447.42/299.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.12

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