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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.59, 599.10 and 156.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.59, 599.10 and 156.14 is: 234.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.59 : 599.10 = 156.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.59/599.10 = 156.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.59x = 599.10 × 156.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.59x = 93,543.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,543.47/399.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.10

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