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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.07, 445.78 and 126.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.07, 445.78 and 126.07 is: 189.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.07 : 445.78 = 126.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.07/445.78 = 126.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.07x = 445.78 × 126.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.07x = 56,197.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,197.26/297.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.17

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