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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.01, 598.57 and 125.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.01, 598.57 and 125.12 is: 187.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.01 : 598.57 = 125.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.01/598.57 = 125.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.01x = 598.57 × 125.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.01x = 74,893.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,893.08/399.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.70

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