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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.36, 412.98 and 183

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.36, 412.98 and 183 is: 252.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.36 : 412.98 = 183 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.36/412.98 = 183/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.36x = 412.98 × 183
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.36x = 75,575.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,575.34/299.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.46

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