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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.54, 599.40 and 125.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.54, 599.40 and 125.65 is: 188.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.54 : 599.40 = 125.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.54/599.40 = 125.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.54x = 599.40 × 125.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.54x = 75,314.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,314.61/399.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.50

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