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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.45, 598.93 and 139.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.45, 598.93 and 139.30 is: 208.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.45 : 598.93 = 139.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.45/598.93 = 139.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.45x = 598.93 × 139.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.45x = 83,430.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,430.95/399.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.86

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