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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.07, 447.23 and 124.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.07, 447.23 and 124.77 is: 187.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.07 : 447.23 = 124.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.07/447.23 = 124.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.07x = 447.23 × 124.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.07x = 55,801.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,801.38/298.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.21

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