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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.56, 598.68 and 139.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.56, 598.68 and 139.42 is: 208.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.56 : 598.68 = 139.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.56/598.68 = 139.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.56x = 598.68 × 139.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.56x = 83,467.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,467.97/399.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.90

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