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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.05, 446.85 and 124.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.05, 446.85 and 124.57 is: 186.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.05 : 446.85 = 124.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.05/446.85 = 124.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.05x = 446.85 × 124.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.05x = 55,664.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,664.66/298.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.77

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