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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.83, 447.92 and 125.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.83, 447.92 and 125.45 is: 188.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.83 : 447.92 = 125.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.83/447.92 = 125.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.83x = 447.92 × 125.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.83x = 56,190.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,190.67/298.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.03

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