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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.25, 598.50 and 142.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.25, 598.50 and 142.57 is: 213.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.25 : 598.50 = 142.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.25/598.50 = 142.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.25x = 598.50 × 142.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.25x = 85,328.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,328.15/399.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.72

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