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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.67, 413.25 and 181.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.67, 413.25 and 181.66 is: 250.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.67 : 413.25 = 181.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.67/413.25 = 181.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.67x = 413.25 × 181.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.67x = 75,071.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,071.95/299.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.52

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