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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.47, 446.37 and 124.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.47, 446.37 and 124.13 is: 186.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.47 : 446.37 = 124.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.47/446.37 = 124.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.47x = 446.37 × 124.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.47x = 55,407.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,407.63/297.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.27

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