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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.75, 413.66 and 181.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.75, 413.66 and 181.74 is: 250.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.75 : 413.66 = 181.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.75/413.66 = 181.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.75x = 413.66 × 181.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.75x = 75,177.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,177.66/299.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.81

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