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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.12, 598.71 and 125.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.12, 598.71 and 125.21 is: 187.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.12 : 598.71 = 125.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.12/598.71 = 125.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.12x = 598.71 × 125.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.12x = 74,961.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,961.49/399.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.82

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