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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.54, 446.49 and 124.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.54, 446.49 and 124.22 is: 186.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.54 : 446.49 = 124.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.54/446.49 = 124.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.54x = 446.49 × 124.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.54x = 55,464.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,464.10/297.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.41

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