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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.48, 445.97 and 124.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.48, 445.97 and 124.28 is: 186.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.48 : 445.97 = 124.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.48/445.97 = 124.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.48x = 445.97 × 124.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.48x = 55,423.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,423.23/297.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.31

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