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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.73, 599.62 and 122.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.73, 599.62 and 122.14 is: 183.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.73 : 599.62 = 122.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.73/599.62 = 122.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.73x = 599.62 × 122.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.73x = 73,239.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,239.39/399.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.22

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