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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.02, 446.72 and 124.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.02, 446.72 and 124.79 is: 187.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.02 : 446.72 = 124.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.02/446.72 = 124.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.02x = 446.72 × 124.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.02x = 55,746.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,746.19/298.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.06

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