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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.50, 444.76 and 125.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.50, 444.76 and 125.62 is: 188.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.50 : 444.76 = 125.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.50/444.76 = 125.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.50x = 444.76 × 125.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.50x = 55,870.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,870.75/296.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.43

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