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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.81, 447.91 and 125.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.81, 447.91 and 125.52 is: 188.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.81 : 447.91 = 125.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.81/447.91 = 125.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.81x = 447.91 × 125.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.81x = 56,220.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,220.38/298.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.15

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