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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.67, 599.08 and 193.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.67, 599.08 and 193.81 is: 290.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.67 : 599.08 = 193.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.67/599.08 = 193.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.67x = 599.08 × 193.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.67x = 116,107.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,107.69/399.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.51

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