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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.68, 444.90 and 125.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.68, 444.90 and 125.56 is: 188.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.68 : 444.90 = 125.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.68/444.90 = 125.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.68x = 444.90 × 125.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.68x = 55,861.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,861.64/296.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.29

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