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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.83, 445.02 and 123.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.83, 445.02 and 123.49 is: 185.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.83 : 445.02 = 123.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.83/445.02 = 123.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.83x = 445.02 × 123.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.83x = 54,955.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,955.52/296.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.14

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