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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.94, 599.91 and 139.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.94, 599.91 and 139.94 is: 209.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.94 : 599.91 = 139.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.94/599.91 = 139.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.94x = 599.91 × 139.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.94x = 83,951.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,951.18/399.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.91

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