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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.28, 413 and 181.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.28, 413 and 181.25 is: 250.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.28 : 413 = 181.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.28/413 = 181.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.28x = 413 × 181.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.28x = 74,856.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,856.25/299.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.12

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