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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.38, 446.10 and 114.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.38, 446.10 and 114.86 is: 172.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.38 : 446.10 = 114.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.38/446.10 = 114.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.38x = 446.10 × 114.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.38x = 51,239.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,239.05/297.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.30

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