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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.18, 598.41 and 142.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.18, 598.41 and 142.62 is: 213.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.18 : 598.41 = 142.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.18/598.41 = 142.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.18x = 598.41 × 142.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.18x = 85,345.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,345.23/399.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.80

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