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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.76, 444.76 and 123.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.76, 444.76 and 123.22 is: 184.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.76 : 444.76 = 123.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.76/444.76 = 123.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.76x = 444.76 × 123.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.76x = 54,804.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,804.27/296.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.68

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