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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.87, 413.83 and 181.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.87, 413.83 and 181.82 is: 250.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.87 : 413.83 = 181.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.87/413.83 = 181.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.87x = 413.83 × 181.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.87x = 75,240.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,240.79/299.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.91

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