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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.14, 597.40 and 181.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.14, 597.40 and 181.70 is: 272.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.14 : 597.40 = 181.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.14/597.40 = 181.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.14x = 597.40 × 181.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.14x = 108,547.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,547.58/398.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.64

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