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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.31, 598.98 and 139.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.31, 598.98 and 139.30 is: 208.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.31 : 598.98 = 139.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.31/598.98 = 139.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.31x = 598.98 × 139.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.31x = 83,437.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,437.91/399.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.96

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