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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.87, 447.78 and 125.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.87, 447.78 and 125.16 is: 187.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.87 : 447.78 = 125.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.87/447.78 = 125.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.87x = 447.78 × 125.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.87x = 56,041.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,041.28/298.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.51

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