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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.72, 598.99 and 194.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.72, 598.99 and 194.05 is: 290.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.72 : 598.99 = 194.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.72/598.99 = 194.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.72x = 598.99 × 194.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.72x = 116,234.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,234.64/399.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.79

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