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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.34, 412.92 and 182.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.34, 412.92 and 182.88 is: 252.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.34 : 412.92 = 182.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.34/412.92 = 182.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.34x = 412.92 × 182.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.34x = 75,514.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,514.81/299.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.27

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