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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.18, 598.08 and 193.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.18, 598.08 and 193.49 is: 289.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.18 : 598.08 = 193.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.18/598.08 = 193.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.18x = 598.08 × 193.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.18x = 115,722.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,722.48/399.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.90

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