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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.13, 448.23 and 125.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.13, 448.23 and 125.70 is: 188.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.13 : 448.23 = 125.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.13/448.23 = 125.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.13x = 448.23 × 125.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.13x = 56,342.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,342.98/299.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.36

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