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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.27, 445.86 and 123.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.27, 445.86 and 123.93 is: 185.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.27 : 445.86 = 123.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.27/445.86 = 123.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.27x = 445.86 × 123.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.27x = 55,255.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,255.43/297.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.88

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