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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.08, 598.68 and 182.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.08, 598.68 and 182.66 is: 274.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.08 : 598.68 = 182.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.08/598.68 = 182.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.08x = 598.68 × 182.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.08x = 109,354.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,354.89/399.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.02

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