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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.35, 599.09 and 125.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.35, 599.09 and 125.44 is: 188.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.35 : 599.09 = 125.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.35/599.09 = 125.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.35x = 599.09 × 125.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.35x = 75,149.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,149.85/399.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.18

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