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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.64, 447.91 and 122.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.64, 447.91 and 122.99 is: 184.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.64 : 447.91 = 122.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.64/447.91 = 122.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.64x = 447.91 × 122.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.64x = 55,085.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,085.90/298.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.45

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