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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.42, 598.93 and 182.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.42, 598.93 and 182.81 is: 274.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.42 : 598.93 = 182.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.42/598.93 = 182.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.42x = 598.93 × 182.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.42x = 109,491.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,491.43/399.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.13

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