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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.13, 445.67 and 123.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.13, 445.67 and 123.75 is: 185.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.13 : 445.67 = 123.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.13/445.67 = 123.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.13x = 445.67 × 123.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.13x = 55,151.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,151.66/297.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.61

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