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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.47, 446.01 and 124.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.47, 446.01 and 124.26 is: 186.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.47 : 446.01 = 124.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.47/446.01 = 124.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.47x = 446.01 × 124.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.47x = 55,418.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,418.35/297.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.30

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