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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.09, 598.39 and 187.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.09, 598.39 and 187.95 is: 281.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.09 : 598.39 = 187.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.09/598.39 = 187.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.09x = 598.39 × 187.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.09x = 112,467.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,467.40/399.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.81

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