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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.14, 597.26 and 124.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.14, 597.26 and 124.16 is: 186.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.14 : 597.26 = 124.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.14/597.26 = 124.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.14x = 597.26 × 124.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.14x = 74,153.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,153.13/398.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.25

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