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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.36, 445.85 and 124.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.36, 445.85 and 124.14 is: 186.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.36 : 445.85 = 124.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.36/445.85 = 124.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.36x = 445.85 × 124.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.36x = 55,347.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,347.82/297.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.13

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