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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.55, 444.87 and 123.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.55, 444.87 and 123.39 is: 185.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.55 : 444.87 = 123.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.55/444.87 = 123.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.55x = 444.87 × 123.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.55x = 54,892.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,892.51/296.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.10

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