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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.05, 598.59 and 142.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.05, 598.59 and 142.55 is: 213.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.05 : 598.59 = 142.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.05/598.59 = 142.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.05x = 598.59 × 142.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.05x = 85,329.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,329.00/399.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.83

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