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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.09, 444.27 and 122.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.09, 444.27 and 122.88 is: 184.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.09 : 444.27 = 122.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.09/444.27 = 122.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.09x = 444.27 × 122.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.09x = 54,593.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,593.10/296.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.38

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