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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.53, 447.87 and 125.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.53, 447.87 and 125.15 is: 187.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.53 : 447.87 = 125.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.53/447.87 = 125.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.53x = 447.87 × 125.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.53x = 56,051.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,051.75/298.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.76

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