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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.20, 898.80 and 182.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.20, 898.80 and 182.72 is: 274.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.20 : 898.80 = 182.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.20/898.80 = 182.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.20x = 898.80 × 182.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.20x = 164,230.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,230.30/599.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.08

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