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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.35, 597.66 and 181.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.35, 597.66 and 181.89 is: 272.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.35 : 597.66 = 181.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.35/597.66 = 181.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.35x = 597.66 × 181.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.35x = 108,708.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,708.38/398.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.90

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