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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398, 597.28 and 141.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398, 597.28 and 141.50 is: 212.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398 : 597.28 = 141.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398/597.28 = 141.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398x = 597.28 × 141.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398x = 84,515.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,515.12/398
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.35

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