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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.26, 445.94 and 80.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.26, 445.94 and 80.86 is: 121.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.26 : 445.94 = 80.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.26/445.94 = 80.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.26x = 445.94 × 80.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.26x = 36,058.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,058.71/297.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.30

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