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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.28, 445.90 and 80.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.28, 445.90 and 80.86 is: 121.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.28 : 445.90 = 80.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.28/445.90 = 80.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.28x = 445.90 × 80.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.28x = 36,055.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,055.47/297.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.28

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