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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.08, 598.50 and 193.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.08, 598.50 and 193.25 is: 289.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.08 : 598.50 = 193.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.08/598.50 = 193.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.08x = 598.50 × 193.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.08x = 115,657.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,657.13/399.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.81

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