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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.11, 598.46 and 182.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.11, 598.46 and 182.50 is: 273.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.11 : 598.46 = 182.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.11/598.46 = 182.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.11x = 598.46 × 182.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.11x = 109,218.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,218.72/399.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.66

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