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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.76, 445.05 and 123.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.76, 445.05 and 123.42 is: 185.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.76 : 445.05 = 123.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.76/445.05 = 123.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.76x = 445.05 × 123.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.76x = 54,928.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,928.07/296.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.09

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