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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.80, 413.59 and 183.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.80, 413.59 and 183.34 is: 252.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.80 : 413.59 = 183.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.80/413.59 = 183.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.80x = 413.59 × 183.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.80x = 75,827.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,827.59/299.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.93

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