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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.41, 445.82 and 124.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.41, 445.82 and 124.20 is: 186.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.41 : 445.82 = 124.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.41/445.82 = 124.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.41x = 445.82 × 124.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.41x = 55,369.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,369.30/297.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.17

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