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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.88, 413.85 and 183.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.88, 413.85 and 183.46 is: 253.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.88 : 413.85 = 183.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.88/413.85 = 183.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.88x = 413.85 × 183.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.88x = 75,924.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,924.92/299.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.18

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