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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.22, 445.53 and 124.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.22, 445.53 and 124.01 is: 185.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.22 : 445.53 = 124.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.22/445.53 = 124.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.22x = 445.53 × 124.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.22x = 55,250.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,250.18/297.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.89

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