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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.96, 447.18 and 127.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.96, 447.18 and 127.08 is: 190.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.96 : 447.18 = 127.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.96/447.18 = 127.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.96x = 447.18 × 127.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.96x = 56,827.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,827.63/297.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.72

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