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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.22, 444.13 and 123.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.22, 444.13 and 123.00 is: 184.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.22 : 444.13 = 123.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.22/444.13 = 123.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.22x = 444.13 × 123.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.22x = 54,629.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,629.15/296.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.42

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