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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.57, 448.01 and 115.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.57, 448.01 and 115.97 is: 174.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.57 : 448.01 = 115.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.57/448.01 = 115.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.57x = 448.01 × 115.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.57x = 51,953.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,953.99/298.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.01

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