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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.16, 598.79 and 125.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.16, 598.79 and 125.25 is: 187.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.16 : 598.79 = 125.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.16/598.79 = 125.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.16x = 598.79 × 125.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.16x = 74,998.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,998.45/399.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.89

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