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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.42, 413.19 and 182.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.42, 413.19 and 182.98 is: 252.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.42 : 413.19 = 182.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.42/413.19 = 182.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.42x = 413.19 × 182.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.42x = 75,606.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,606.02/299.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.51

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