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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.40, 445.74 and 124.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.40, 445.74 and 124.02 is: 185.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.40 : 445.74 = 124.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.40/445.74 = 124.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.40x = 445.74 × 124.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.40x = 55,280.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,280.67/297.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.88

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