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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.90, 445.35 and 123.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.90, 445.35 and 123.59 is: 185.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.90 : 445.35 = 123.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.90/445.35 = 123.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.90x = 445.35 × 123.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.90x = 55,040.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,040.81/296.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.39

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