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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.88, 445.17 and 123.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.88, 445.17 and 123.52 is: 185.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.88 : 445.17 = 123.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.88/445.17 = 123.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.88x = 445.17 × 123.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.88x = 54,987.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,987.40/296.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.22

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