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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.84, 659.68 and 183.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.84, 659.68 and 183.20 is: 274.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.84 : 659.68 = 183.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.84/659.68 = 183.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.84x = 659.68 × 183.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.84x = 120,853.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,853.38/439.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.77

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