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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.20, 445.87 and 114.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.20, 445.87 and 114.60 is: 171.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.20 : 445.87 = 114.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.20/445.87 = 114.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.20x = 445.87 × 114.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.20x = 51,096.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,096.70/297.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.93

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