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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.56, 444.42 and 123.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.56, 444.42 and 123.05 is: 184.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.56 : 444.42 = 123.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.56/444.42 = 123.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.56x = 444.42 × 123.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.56x = 54,686.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,686.99/296.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.40

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