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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.44, 659.16 and 183.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.44, 659.16 and 183.12 is: 274.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.44 : 659.16 = 183.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.44/659.16 = 183.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.44x = 659.16 × 183.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.44x = 120,705.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,705.38/439.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.68

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