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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.55, 445.87 and 124.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.55, 445.87 and 124.11 is: 185.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.55 : 445.87 = 124.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.55/445.87 = 124.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.55x = 445.87 × 124.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.55x = 55,337.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,337.08/297.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.97

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