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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.01, 448.68 and 125.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.01, 448.68 and 125.66 is: 188.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.01 : 448.68 = 125.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.01/448.68 = 125.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.01x = 448.68 × 125.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.01x = 56,380.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,380.88/299.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.56

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