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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.03, 445.41 and 114.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.03, 445.41 and 114.40 is: 171.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.03 : 445.41 = 114.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.03/445.41 = 114.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.03x = 445.41 × 114.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.03x = 50,955.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,955.00/297.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.55

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