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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.51, 413.33 and 183.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.51, 413.33 and 183.07 is: 252.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.51 : 413.33 = 183.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.51/413.33 = 183.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.51x = 413.33 × 183.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.51x = 75,666.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,666.37/299.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.64

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