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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.59, 597.89 and 138.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.59, 597.89 and 138.60 is: 207.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.59 : 597.89 = 138.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.59/597.89 = 138.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.59x = 597.89 × 138.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.59x = 82,867.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,867.90/398.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.90

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