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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.38, 447.56 and 127.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.38, 447.56 and 127.38 is: 191.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.38 : 447.56 = 127.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.38/447.56 = 127.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.38x = 447.56 × 127.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.38x = 57,010.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,010.19/298.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.07

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