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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.82, 444.78 and 114.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.82, 444.78 and 114.12 is: 171.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.82 : 444.78 = 114.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.82/444.78 = 114.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.82x = 444.78 × 114.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.82x = 50,758.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,758.29/296.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.01

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