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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.88, 413.87 and 183.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.88, 413.87 and 183.44 is: 253.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.88 : 413.87 = 183.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.88/413.87 = 183.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.88x = 413.87 × 183.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.88x = 75,920.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,920.31/299.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.17

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