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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.98, 445.11 and 123.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.98, 445.11 and 123.58 is: 185.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.98 : 445.11 = 123.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.98/445.11 = 123.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.98x = 445.11 × 123.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.98x = 55,006.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,006.69/296.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.22

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