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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.84, 413.70 and 183.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.84, 413.70 and 183.20 is: 252.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.84 : 413.70 = 183.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.84/413.70 = 183.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.84x = 413.70 × 183.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.84x = 75,789.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,789.84/299.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.77

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