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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.34, 413.01 and 182.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.34, 413.01 and 182.70 is: 252.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.34 : 413.01 = 182.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.34/413.01 = 182.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.34x = 413.01 × 182.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.34x = 75,456.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,456.93/299.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.08

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