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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.41, 597.92 and 182.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.41, 597.92 and 182.14 is: 273.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.41 : 597.92 = 182.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.41/597.92 = 182.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.41x = 597.92 × 182.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.41x = 108,905.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,905.15/398.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.35

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