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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.32, 445.96 and 123.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.32, 445.96 and 123.93 is: 185.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.32 : 445.96 = 123.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.32/445.96 = 123.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.32x = 445.96 × 123.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.32x = 55,267.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,267.98/297.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.89

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