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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.78, 447.87 and 125.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.78, 447.87 and 125.56 is: 188.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.78 : 447.87 = 125.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.78/447.87 = 125.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.78x = 447.87 × 125.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.78x = 56,234.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,234.56/298.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.21

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