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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.21, 596.99 and 124.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.21, 596.99 and 124.16 is: 186.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.21 : 596.99 = 124.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.21/596.99 = 124.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.21x = 596.99 × 124.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.21x = 74,118.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,118.67/398.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.13

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