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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.14, 445.71 and 80.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.14, 445.71 and 80.72 is: 121.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.14 : 445.71 = 80.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.14/445.71 = 80.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.14x = 445.71 × 80.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.14x = 35,975.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,975.60/297.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.07

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