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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.12, 445.64 and 123.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.12, 445.64 and 123.81 is: 185.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.12 : 445.64 = 123.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.12/445.64 = 123.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.12x = 445.64 × 123.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.12x = 55,172.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,172.86/297.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.69

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