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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.79, 413.78 and 183.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.79, 413.78 and 183.42 is: 253.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.79 : 413.78 = 183.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.79/413.78 = 183.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.79x = 413.78 × 183.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.79x = 75,894.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,894.61/299.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.16

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