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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.61, 413.42 and 183.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.61, 413.42 and 183.15 is: 252.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.61 : 413.42 = 183.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.61/413.42 = 183.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.61x = 413.42 × 183.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.61x = 75,716.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,716.26/299.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.72

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