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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.31, 598.97 and 125.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.31, 598.97 and 125.38 is: 188.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.31 : 598.97 = 125.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.31/598.97 = 125.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.31x = 598.97 × 125.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.31x = 75,098.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,098.86/399.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.07

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