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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.89, 596.95 and 154.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.89, 596.95 and 154.49 is: 231.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.89 : 596.95 = 154.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.89/596.95 = 154.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.89x = 596.95 × 154.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.89x = 92,219.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,219.43/397.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.77

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