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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.59, 598.92 and 139.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.59, 598.92 and 139.34 is: 208.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.59 : 598.92 = 139.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.59/598.92 = 139.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.59x = 598.92 × 139.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.59x = 83,450.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,450.52/399.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.84

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