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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.22, 598.82 and 125.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.22, 598.82 and 125.30 is: 187.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.22 : 598.82 = 125.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.22/598.82 = 125.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.22x = 598.82 × 125.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.22x = 75,032.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,032.15/399.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.95

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