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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.64, 447.94 and 125.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.64, 447.94 and 125.30 is: 187.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.64 : 447.94 = 125.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.64/447.94 = 125.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.64x = 447.94 × 125.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.64x = 56,126.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,126.88/298.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.94

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