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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399, 598.48 and 125.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399, 598.48 and 125.08 is: 187.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399 : 598.48 = 125.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399/598.48 = 125.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399x = 598.48 × 125.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399x = 74,857.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,857.88/399
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.61

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