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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.46, 446.25 and 124.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.46, 446.25 and 124.04 is: 186.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.46 : 446.25 = 124.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.46/446.25 = 124.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.46x = 446.25 × 124.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.46x = 55,350.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,350.00/297.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.08

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