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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.65, 599.42 and 125.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.65, 599.42 and 125.74 is: 188.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.65 : 599.42 = 125.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.65/599.42 = 125.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.65x = 599.42 × 125.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.65x = 75,368.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,368.76/399.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.59

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