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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.85, 448.07 and 125.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.85, 448.07 and 125.64 is: 188.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.85 : 448.07 = 125.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.85/448.07 = 125.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.85x = 448.07 × 125.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.85x = 56,294.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,294.89/298.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.37

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