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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.06, 597.83 and 193.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.06, 597.83 and 193.34 is: 289.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.06 : 597.83 = 193.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.06/597.83 = 193.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.06x = 597.83 × 193.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.06x = 115,580.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,580.50/399.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.63

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