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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.13, 445.56 and 123.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.13, 445.56 and 123.88 is: 185.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.13 : 445.56 = 123.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.13/445.56 = 123.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.13x = 445.56 × 123.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.13x = 55,195.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,195.97/297.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.76

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