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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.51, 413.34 and 181.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.51, 413.34 and 181.48 is: 250.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.51 : 413.34 = 181.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.51/413.34 = 181.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.51x = 413.34 × 181.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.51x = 75,012.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,012.94/299.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.45

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