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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.09, 447.08 and 81.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.09, 447.08 and 81.61 is: 122.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.09 : 447.08 = 81.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.09/447.08 = 81.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.09x = 447.08 × 81.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.09x = 36,486.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,486.20/298.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.40

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