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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.69, 413.57 and 183.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.69, 413.57 and 183.25 is: 252.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.69 : 413.57 = 183.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.69/413.57 = 183.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.69x = 413.57 × 183.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.69x = 75,786.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,786.70/299.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.88

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