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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.31, 444.21 and 122.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.31, 444.21 and 122.87 is: 184.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.31 : 444.21 = 122.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.31/444.21 = 122.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.31x = 444.21 × 122.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.31x = 54,580.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,580.08/296.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.20

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