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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.08, 598.50 and 139.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.08, 598.50 and 139.04 is: 208.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.08 : 598.50 = 139.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.08/598.50 = 139.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.08x = 598.50 × 139.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.08x = 83,215.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,215.44/399.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.52

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