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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.51, 413.21 and 181.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.51, 413.21 and 181.44 is: 250.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.51 : 413.21 = 181.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.51/413.21 = 181.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.51x = 413.21 × 181.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.51x = 74,973.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,973.10/299.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.32

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