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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.53, 599.08 and 125.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.53, 599.08 and 125.55 is: 188.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.53 : 599.08 = 125.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.53/599.08 = 125.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.53x = 599.08 × 125.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.53x = 75,211.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,211.50/399.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.25

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