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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.45, 447.61 and 81.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.45, 447.61 and 81.98 is: 122.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.45 : 447.61 = 81.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.45/447.61 = 81.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.45x = 447.61 × 81.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.45x = 36,692.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,692.42/298.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.95

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