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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.57, 444.84 and 125.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.57, 444.84 and 125.57 is: 188.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.57 : 444.84 = 125.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.57/444.84 = 125.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.57x = 444.84 × 125.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.57x = 55,858.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,858.56/296.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.35

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