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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.06, 598.38 and 139.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.06, 598.38 and 139.02 is: 208.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.06 : 598.38 = 139.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.06/598.38 = 139.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.06x = 598.38 × 139.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.06x = 83,186.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,186.79/399.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.46

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