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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.46, 445.82 and 123.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.46, 445.82 and 123.95 is: 185.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.46 : 445.82 = 123.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.46/445.82 = 123.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.46x = 445.82 × 123.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.46x = 55,259.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,259.39/297.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.77

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