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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.88, 444.96 and 123.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.88, 444.96 and 123.40 is: 184.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.88 : 444.96 = 123.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.88/444.96 = 123.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.88x = 444.96 × 123.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.88x = 54,908.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,908.06/296.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.95

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