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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.93, 413.82 and 181.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.93, 413.82 and 181.81 is: 250.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.93 : 413.82 = 181.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.93/413.82 = 181.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.93x = 413.82 × 181.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.93x = 75,236.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,236.61/299.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.85

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