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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.35, 444.50 and 122.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.35, 444.50 and 122.94 is: 184.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.35 : 444.50 = 122.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.35/444.50 = 122.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.35x = 444.50 × 122.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.35x = 54,646.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,646.83/296.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.40

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