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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.16, 598.99 and 182.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.16, 598.99 and 182.73 is: 274.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.16 : 598.99 = 182.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.16/598.99 = 182.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.16x = 598.99 × 182.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.16x = 109,453.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,453.44/399.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.21

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