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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.96, 442.76 and 124.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.96, 442.76 and 124.08 is: 186.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.96 : 442.76 = 124.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.96/442.76 = 124.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.96x = 442.76 × 124.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.96x = 54,937.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,937.66/294.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.25

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