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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.56, 599.14 and 182.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.56, 599.14 and 182.95 is: 274.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.56 : 599.14 = 182.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.56/599.14 = 182.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.56x = 599.14 × 182.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.56x = 109,614.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,614.25/399.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.34

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