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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.76, 445.12 and 125.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.76, 445.12 and 125.76 is: 188.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.76 : 445.12 = 125.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.76/445.12 = 125.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.76x = 445.12 × 125.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.76x = 55,978.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,978.29/296.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.63

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