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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.29, 446.10 and 124.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.29, 446.10 and 124.08 is: 186.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.29 : 446.10 = 124.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.29/446.10 = 124.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.29x = 446.10 × 124.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.29x = 55,352.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,352.09/297.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.19

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