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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.17, 598.81 and 139.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.17, 598.81 and 139.19 is: 208.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.17 : 598.81 = 139.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.17/598.81 = 139.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.17x = 598.81 × 139.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.17x = 83,350.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,350.34/399.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.81

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