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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.19, 597.33 and 178.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.19, 597.33 and 178.82 is: 268.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.19 : 597.33 = 178.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.19/597.33 = 178.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.19x = 597.33 × 178.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.19x = 106,814.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,814.55/398.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.25

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