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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.80, 413.44 and 183.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.80, 413.44 and 183.28 is: 252.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.80 : 413.44 = 183.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.80/413.44 = 183.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.80x = 413.44 × 183.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.80x = 75,775.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,775.28/299.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.75

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