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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.03, 443.87 and 122.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.03, 443.87 and 122.50 is: 183.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.03 : 443.87 = 122.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.03/443.87 = 122.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.03x = 443.87 × 122.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.03x = 54,373.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,373.46/296.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.68

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