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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.05, 445.44 and 123.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.05, 445.44 and 123.68 is: 185.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.05 : 445.44 = 123.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.05/445.44 = 123.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.05x = 445.44 × 123.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.05x = 55,089.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,089.17/297.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.46

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