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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299, 448.80 and 125.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299, 448.80 and 125.76 is: 188.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299 : 448.80 = 125.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299/448.80 = 125.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299x = 448.80 × 125.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299x = 56,441.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,441.09/299
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.77

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