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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.00, 898.63 and 182.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.00, 898.63 and 182.50 is: 273.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.00 : 898.63 = 182.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.00/898.63 = 182.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.00x = 898.63 × 182.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.00x = 163,997.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,997.27/599.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.78

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