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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.03, 598.14 and 206.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.03, 598.14 and 206.25 is: 309.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.03 : 598.14 = 206.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.03/598.14 = 206.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.03x = 598.14 × 206.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.03x = 123,366.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,366.38/399.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.17

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