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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.67, 597.92 and 142.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.67, 597.92 and 142.17 is: 213.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.67 : 597.92 = 142.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.67/597.92 = 142.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.67x = 597.92 × 142.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.67x = 85,005.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,005.58/398.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.22

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