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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.95, 448.51 and 125.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.95, 448.51 and 125.53 is: 188.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.95 : 448.51 = 125.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.95/448.51 = 125.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.95x = 448.51 × 125.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.95x = 56,301.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,301.58/298.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.33

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