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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.11, 598.66 and 125.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.11, 598.66 and 125.22 is: 187.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.11 : 598.66 = 125.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.11/598.66 = 125.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.11x = 598.66 × 125.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.11x = 74,963.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,963.89/399.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.83

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