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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.93, 599.97 and 139.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.93, 599.97 and 139.98 is: 210.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.93 : 599.97 = 139.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.93/599.97 = 139.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.93x = 599.97 × 139.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.93x = 83,983.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,983.80/399.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.00

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