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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.12, 441.18 and 123

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.12, 441.18 and 123 is: 184.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.12 : 441.18 = 123 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.12/441.18 = 123/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.12x = 441.18 × 123
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.12x = 54,265.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,265.14/294.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.50

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