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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.46, 447.81 and 115.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.46, 447.81 and 115.88 is: 173.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.46 : 447.81 = 115.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.46/447.81 = 115.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.46x = 447.81 × 115.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.46x = 51,889.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,889.98/298.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.86

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