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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.80, 445.20 and 123.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.80, 445.20 and 123.46 is: 185.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.80 : 445.20 = 123.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.80/445.20 = 123.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.80x = 445.20 × 123.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.80x = 54,964.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,964.49/296.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.19

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