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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.92, 448.52 and 125.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.92, 448.52 and 125.62 is: 188.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.92 : 448.52 = 125.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.92/448.52 = 125.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.92x = 448.52 × 125.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.92x = 56,343.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,343.08/298.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.49

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