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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.63, 413.51 and 183.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.63, 413.51 and 183.21 is: 252.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.63 : 413.51 = 183.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.63/413.51 = 183.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.63x = 413.51 × 183.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.63x = 75,759.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,759.17/299.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.84

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