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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.62, 413.48 and 181.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.62, 413.48 and 181.61 is: 250.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.62 : 413.48 = 181.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.62/413.48 = 181.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.62x = 413.48 × 181.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.62x = 75,091.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,091.02/299.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.62

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