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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.15, 445.50 and 123.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.15, 445.50 and 123.72 is: 185.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.15 : 445.50 = 123.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.15/445.50 = 123.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.15x = 445.50 × 123.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.15x = 55,117.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,117.26/297.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.49

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