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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.40, 413.28 and 182.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.40, 413.28 and 182.94 is: 252.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.40 : 413.28 = 182.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.40/413.28 = 182.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.40x = 413.28 × 182.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.40x = 75,605.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,605.44/299.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.52

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