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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.19, 445.78 and 80.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.19, 445.78 and 80.76 is: 121.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.19 : 445.78 = 80.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.19/445.78 = 80.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.19x = 445.78 × 80.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.19x = 36,002.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,002.00/297.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.14

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