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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.27, 448.67 and 125.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.27, 448.67 and 125.83 is: 188.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.27 : 448.67 = 125.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.27/448.67 = 125.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.27x = 448.67 × 125.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.27x = 56,457.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,457.02/299.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.65

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