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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.32, 448.94 and 125.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.32, 448.94 and 125.97 is: 188.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.32 : 448.94 = 125.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.32/448.94 = 125.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.32x = 448.94 × 125.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.32x = 56,552.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,552.97/299.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.94

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