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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.59, 413.43 and 181.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.59, 413.43 and 181.57 is: 250.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.59 : 413.43 = 181.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.59/413.43 = 181.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.59x = 413.43 × 181.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.59x = 75,066.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,066.49/299.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.56

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