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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.74, 413.69 and 181.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.74, 413.69 and 181.77 is: 250.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.74 : 413.69 = 181.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.74/413.69 = 181.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.74x = 413.69 × 181.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.74x = 75,193.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,193.91/299.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.86

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