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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.86, 447.93 and 127.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.86, 447.93 and 127.50 is: 191.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.86 : 447.93 = 127.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.86/447.93 = 127.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.86x = 447.93 × 127.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.86x = 57,111.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,111.08/298.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.10

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