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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.59, 598.73 and 139.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.59, 598.73 and 139.45 is: 208.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.59 : 598.73 = 139.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.59/598.73 = 139.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.59x = 598.73 × 139.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.59x = 83,492.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,492.90/399.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.95

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