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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.25, 898.92 and 209.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.25, 898.92 and 209.19 is: 313.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.25 : 898.92 = 209.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.25/898.92 = 209.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.25x = 898.92 × 209.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.25x = 188,045.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,045.07/599.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.80

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