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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.36, 598.62 and 139.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.36, 598.62 and 139.27 is: 208.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.36 : 598.62 = 139.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.36/598.62 = 139.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.36x = 598.62 × 139.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.36x = 83,368.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,368.78/399.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.76

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