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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.35, 413.04 and 181.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.35, 413.04 and 181.30 is: 250.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.35 : 413.04 = 181.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.35/413.04 = 181.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.35x = 413.04 × 181.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.35x = 74,885.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,885.23/299.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.16

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