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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.31, 598.71 and 139.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.31, 598.71 and 139.25 is: 208.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.31 : 598.71 = 139.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.31/598.71 = 139.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.31x = 598.71 × 139.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.31x = 83,372.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,372.39/399.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.79

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