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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.18, 448.56 and 125.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.18, 448.56 and 125.84 is: 188.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.18 : 448.56 = 125.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.18/448.56 = 125.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.18x = 448.56 × 125.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.18x = 56,444.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,444.55/299.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.67

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