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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.45, 447.73 and 125.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.45, 447.73 and 125.11 is: 187.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.45 : 447.73 = 125.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.45/447.73 = 125.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.45x = 447.73 × 125.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.45x = 56,014.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,014.07/298.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.68

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