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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.08, 598.98 and 183.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.08, 598.98 and 183.08 is: 274.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.08 : 598.98 = 183.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.08/598.98 = 183.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.08x = 598.98 × 183.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.08x = 109,661.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,661.26/399.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.79

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