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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.60, 413.40 and 183.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.60, 413.40 and 183.12 is: 252.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.60 : 413.40 = 183.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.60/413.40 = 183.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.60x = 413.40 × 183.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.60x = 75,701.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,701.81/299.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.68

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