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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.34, 444.13 and 123.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.34, 444.13 and 123.13 is: 184.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.34 : 444.13 = 123.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.34/444.13 = 123.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.34x = 444.13 × 123.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.34x = 54,685.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,685.73/296.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.54

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