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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.75, 448.31 and 127.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.75, 448.31 and 127.75 is: 191.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.75 : 448.31 = 127.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.75/448.31 = 127.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.75x = 448.31 × 127.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.75x = 57,270.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,270.96/298.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.70

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