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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.15, 446.99 and 124.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.15, 446.99 and 124.71 is: 186.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.15 : 446.99 = 124.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.15/446.99 = 124.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.15x = 446.99 × 124.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.15x = 55,741.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,741.82/298.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.96

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