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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.15, 445.72 and 123.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.15, 445.72 and 123.83 is: 185.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.15 : 445.72 = 123.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.15/445.72 = 123.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.15x = 445.72 × 123.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.15x = 55,193.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,193.51/297.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.74

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