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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.25, 444.42 and 123.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.25, 444.42 and 123.01 is: 184.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.25 : 444.42 = 123.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.25/444.42 = 123.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.25x = 444.42 × 123.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.25x = 54,668.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,668.10/296.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.53

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