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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.66, 448.12 and 125.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.66, 448.12 and 125.44 is: 188.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.66 : 448.12 = 125.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.66/448.12 = 125.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.66x = 448.12 × 125.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.66x = 56,212.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,212.17/298.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.21

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