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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.05, 447.09 and 81.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.05, 447.09 and 81.64 is: 122.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.05 : 447.09 = 81.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.05/447.09 = 81.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.05x = 447.09 × 81.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.05x = 36,500.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,500.68/298.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.47

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