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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.94, 899.66 and 209.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.94, 899.66 and 209.86 is: 314.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.94 : 899.66 = 209.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.94/899.66 = 209.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.94x = 899.66 × 209.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.94x = 188,800.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,800.92/599.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.70

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