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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.19, 659.08 and 182.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.19, 659.08 and 182.69 is: 274.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.19 : 659.08 = 182.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.19/659.08 = 182.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.19x = 659.08 × 182.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.19x = 120,407.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,407.33/439.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.16

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