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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.29, 447.44 and 124.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.29, 447.44 and 124.96 is: 187.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.29 : 447.44 = 124.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.29/447.44 = 124.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.29x = 447.44 × 124.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.29x = 55,910.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,910.36/298.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.44

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