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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.41, 447.61 and 127.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.41, 447.61 and 127.41 is: 191.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.41 : 447.61 = 127.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.41/447.61 = 127.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.41x = 447.61 × 127.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.41x = 57,028.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,028.23/298.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.11

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