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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.03, 598.38 and 125.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.03, 598.38 and 125.04 is: 187.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.03 : 598.38 = 125.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.03/598.38 = 125.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.03x = 598.38 × 125.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.03x = 74,821.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,821.44/399.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.51

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