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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.75, 448.04 and 125.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.75, 448.04 and 125.38 is: 188.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.75 : 448.04 = 125.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.75/448.04 = 125.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.75x = 448.04 × 125.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.75x = 56,175.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,175.57/298.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.04

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