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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.73, 448.10 and 125.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.73, 448.10 and 125.28 is: 187.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.73 : 448.10 = 125.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.73/448.10 = 125.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.73x = 448.10 × 125.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.73x = 56,137.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,137.97/298.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.92

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