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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.13, 447.12 and 115.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.13, 447.12 and 115.47 is: 173.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.13 : 447.12 = 115.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.13/447.12 = 115.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.13x = 447.12 × 115.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.13x = 51,628.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,628.95/298.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.18

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