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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.50, 444.86 and 123.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.50, 444.86 and 123.25 is: 184.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.50 : 444.86 = 123.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.50/444.86 = 123.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.50x = 444.86 × 123.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.50x = 54,827.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,827.57/296.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.92

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