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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.88, 445.10 and 114.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.88, 445.10 and 114.12 is: 171.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.88 : 445.10 = 114.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.88/445.10 = 114.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.88x = 445.10 × 114.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.88x = 50,794.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,794.81/296.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.10

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