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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.70, 413.61 and 181.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.70, 413.61 and 181.75 is: 250.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.70 : 413.61 = 181.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.70/413.61 = 181.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.70x = 413.61 × 181.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.70x = 75,173.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,173.62/299.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.83

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