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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.47, 413.33 and 181.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.47, 413.33 and 181.42 is: 250.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.47 : 413.33 = 181.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.47/413.33 = 181.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.47x = 413.33 × 181.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.47x = 74,986.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,986.33/299.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.40

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