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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.31, 445.86 and 123.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.31, 445.86 and 123.89 is: 185.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.31 : 445.86 = 123.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.31/445.86 = 123.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.31x = 445.86 × 123.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.31x = 55,235.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,235.37/297.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.79

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