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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.43, 413.25 and 183

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.43, 413.25 and 183 is: 252.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.43 : 413.25 = 183 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.43/413.25 = 183/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.43x = 413.25 × 183
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.43x = 75,624.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,624.75/299.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.56

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