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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.36, 444.69 and 123.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.36, 444.69 and 123.11 is: 184.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.36 : 444.69 = 123.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.36/444.69 = 123.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.36x = 444.69 × 123.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.36x = 54,745.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,745.79/296.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.73

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