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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.96, 413.78 and 183.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.96, 413.78 and 183.56 is: 253.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.96 : 413.78 = 183.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.96/413.78 = 183.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.96x = 413.78 × 183.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.96x = 75,953.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,953.46/299.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.21

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