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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.93, 599.89 and 122.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.93, 599.89 and 122.29 is: 183.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.93 : 599.89 = 122.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.93/599.89 = 122.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.93x = 599.89 × 122.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.93x = 73,358.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,358.74/399.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.43

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