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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.29, 445.93 and 80.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.29, 445.93 and 80.86 is: 121.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.29 : 445.93 = 80.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.29/445.93 = 80.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.29x = 445.93 × 80.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.29x = 36,057.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,057.90/297.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.29

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