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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.84, 413.70 and 181.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.84, 413.70 and 181.86 is: 250.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.84 : 413.70 = 181.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.84/413.70 = 181.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.84x = 413.70 × 181.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.84x = 75,235.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,235.48/299.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.92

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