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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.37, 447.56 and 124.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.37, 447.56 and 124.94 is: 187.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.37 : 447.56 = 124.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.37/447.56 = 124.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.37x = 447.56 × 124.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.37x = 55,915.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,915.28/298.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.41

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