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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.42, 447.57 and 81.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.42, 447.57 and 81.97 is: 122.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.42 : 447.57 = 81.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.42/447.57 = 81.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.42x = 447.57 × 81.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.42x = 36,687.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,687.31/298.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.94

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