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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.41, 447.27 and 125.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.41, 447.27 and 125.04 is: 187.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.41 : 447.27 = 125.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.41/447.27 = 125.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.41x = 447.27 × 125.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.41x = 55,926.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,926.64/298.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.42

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