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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.87, 448.06 and 127.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.87, 448.06 and 127.99 is: 191.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.87 : 448.06 = 127.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.87/448.06 = 127.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.87x = 448.06 × 127.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.87x = 57,347.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,347.20/298.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.88

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