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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.02, 598.41 and 125.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.02, 598.41 and 125.09 is: 187.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.02 : 598.41 = 125.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.02/598.41 = 125.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.02x = 598.41 × 125.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.02x = 74,855.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,855.11/399.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.60

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