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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.13, 598.15 and 182.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.13, 598.15 and 182.20 is: 273.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.13 : 598.15 = 182.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.13/598.15 = 182.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.13x = 598.15 × 182.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.13x = 108,982.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,982.93/399.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.05

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