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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.35, 445.68 and 123.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.35, 445.68 and 123.92 is: 185.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.35 : 445.68 = 123.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.35/445.68 = 123.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.35x = 445.68 × 123.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.35x = 55,228.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,228.67/297.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.74

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