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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.13, 598.54 and 135.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.13, 598.54 and 135.51 is: 203.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.13 : 598.54 = 135.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.13/598.54 = 135.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.13x = 598.54 × 135.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.13x = 81,108.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,108.40/399.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.21

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