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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.04, 445.72 and 126.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.04, 445.72 and 126.16 is: 189.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.04 : 445.72 = 126.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.04/445.72 = 126.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.04x = 445.72 × 126.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.04x = 56,232.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,232.04/297.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.31

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