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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.42, 598.91 and 193.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.42, 598.91 and 193.71 is: 290.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.42 : 598.91 = 193.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.42/598.91 = 193.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.42x = 598.91 × 193.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.42x = 116,014.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,014.86/399.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.46

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