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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.93, 448.46 and 125.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.93, 448.46 and 125.50 is: 188.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.93 : 448.46 = 125.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.93/448.46 = 125.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.93x = 448.46 × 125.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.93x = 56,281.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,281.73/298.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.28

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