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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.04, 598.18 and 124.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.04, 598.18 and 124.94 is: 187.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.04 : 598.18 = 124.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.04/598.18 = 124.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.04x = 598.18 × 124.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.04x = 74,736.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,736.99/399.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.29

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