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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.44, 445.96 and 124.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.44, 445.96 and 124.06 is: 186.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.44 : 445.96 = 124.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.44/445.96 = 124.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.44x = 445.96 × 124.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.44x = 55,325.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,325.80/297.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.01

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