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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.06, 443.78 and 122.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.06, 443.78 and 122.61 is: 183.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.06 : 443.78 = 122.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.06/443.78 = 122.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.06x = 443.78 × 122.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.06x = 54,413.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,413.38/296.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.79

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