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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.16, 598.58 and 193.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.16, 598.58 and 193.66 is: 290.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.16 : 598.58 = 193.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.16/598.58 = 193.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.16x = 598.58 × 193.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.16x = 115,921.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,921.00/399.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.41

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