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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.40, 598.75 and 156.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.40, 598.75 and 156.10 is: 234.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.40 : 598.75 = 156.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.40/598.75 = 156.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.40x = 598.75 × 156.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.40x = 93,462.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,462.99/399.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.01

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