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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.28, 445.42 and 123.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.28, 445.42 and 123.94 is: 185.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.28 : 445.42 = 123.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.28/445.42 = 123.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.28x = 445.42 × 123.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.28x = 55,205.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,205.35/297.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.70

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