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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.02, 598.55 and 194

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.02, 598.55 and 194 is: 291.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.02 : 598.55 = 194 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.02/598.55 = 194/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.02x = 598.55 × 194
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.02x = 116,117.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,117.73/399.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.01

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