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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.12, 446.88 and 127.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.12, 446.88 and 127.24 is: 190.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.12 : 446.88 = 127.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.12/446.88 = 127.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.12x = 446.88 × 127.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.12x = 56,861.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,861.01/298.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.73

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