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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.61, 447.88 and 125.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.61, 447.88 and 125.22 is: 187.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.61 : 447.88 = 125.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.61/447.88 = 125.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.61x = 447.88 × 125.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.61x = 56,081.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,081.29/298.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.81

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