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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.83, 445.31 and 123.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.83, 445.31 and 123.47 is: 185.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.83 : 445.31 = 123.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.83/445.31 = 123.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.83x = 445.31 × 123.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.83x = 54,981.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,981.16/296.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.23

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