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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.76, 413.68 and 183.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.76, 413.68 and 183.32 is: 252.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.76 : 413.68 = 183.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.76/413.68 = 183.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.76x = 413.68 × 183.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.76x = 75,835.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,835.82/299.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.99

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