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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.53, 446.08 and 124.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.53, 446.08 and 124.23 is: 186.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.53 : 446.08 = 124.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.53/446.08 = 124.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.53x = 446.08 × 124.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.53x = 55,416.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,416.52/297.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.26

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