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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.89, 596.90 and 154.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.89, 596.90 and 154.45 is: 231.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.89 : 596.90 = 154.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.89/596.90 = 154.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.89x = 596.90 × 154.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.89x = 92,191.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,191.21/397.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.70

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