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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.34, 413.14 and 181.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.34, 413.14 and 181.32 is: 250.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.34 : 413.14 = 181.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.34/413.14 = 181.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.34x = 413.14 × 181.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.34x = 74,911.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,911.64/299.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.25

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