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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.56, 413.46 and 183.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.56, 413.46 and 183.20 is: 252.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.56 : 413.46 = 183.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.56/413.46 = 183.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.56x = 413.46 × 183.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.56x = 75,745.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,745.87/299.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.86

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