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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.89, 448.28 and 116.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.89, 448.28 and 116.27 is: 174.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.89 : 448.28 = 116.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.89/448.28 = 116.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.89x = 448.28 × 116.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.89x = 52,120.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,120.81/298.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.38

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