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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.02, 596.97 and 124.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.02, 596.97 and 124.06 is: 186.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.02 : 596.97 = 124.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.02/596.97 = 124.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.02x = 596.97 × 124.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.02x = 74,060.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,060.10/398.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.07

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