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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398, 597.02 and 124.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398, 597.02 and 124.09 is: 186.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398 : 597.02 = 124.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398/597.02 = 124.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398x = 597.02 × 124.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398x = 74,083.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,083.59/398
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.14

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