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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.30, 598.44 and 193.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.30, 598.44 and 193.80 is: 290.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.30 : 598.44 = 193.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.30/598.44 = 193.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.30x = 598.44 × 193.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.30x = 115,977.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,977.67/399.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.45

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