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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.32, 598.76 and 139.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.32, 598.76 and 139.29 is: 208.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.32 : 598.76 = 139.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.32/598.76 = 139.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.32x = 598.76 × 139.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.32x = 83,401.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,401.28/399.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.86

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