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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.14, 598.71 and 125.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.14, 598.71 and 125.25 is: 187.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.14 : 598.71 = 125.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.14/598.71 = 125.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.14x = 598.71 × 125.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.14x = 74,988.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,988.43/399.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.88

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