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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.12, 447.13 and 81.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.12, 447.13 and 81.65 is: 122.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.12 : 447.13 = 81.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.12/447.13 = 81.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.12x = 447.13 × 81.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.12x = 36,505.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,505.72/298.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.45

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