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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.04, 599.68 and 125.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.04, 599.68 and 125.94 is: 188.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.04 : 599.68 = 125.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.04/599.68 = 125.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.04x = 599.68 × 125.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.04x = 75,523.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,523.70/400.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.79

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