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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.21, 599.03 and 190.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.21, 599.03 and 190.92 is: 286.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.21 : 599.03 = 190.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.21/599.03 = 190.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.21x = 599.03 × 190.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.21x = 114,365.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,365.85/399.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.48

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