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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.87, 598.97 and 193.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.87, 598.97 and 193.82 is: 290.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.87 : 598.97 = 193.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.87/598.97 = 193.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.87x = 598.97 × 193.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.87x = 116,089.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,089.86/399.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.32

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