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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.99, 445.14 and 121.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.99, 445.14 and 121.22 is: 181.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.99 : 445.14 = 121.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.99/445.14 = 121.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.99x = 445.14 × 121.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.99x = 53,959.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,959.87/296.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.69

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