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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.47, 413.30 and 181.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.47, 413.30 and 181.51 is: 250.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.47 : 413.30 = 181.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.47/413.30 = 181.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.47x = 413.30 × 181.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.47x = 75,018.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,018.08/299.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.50

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