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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.12, 658.80 and 182.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.12, 658.80 and 182.80 is: 274.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.12 : 658.80 = 182.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.12/658.80 = 182.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.12x = 658.80 × 182.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.12x = 120,428.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,428.64/439.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.25

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