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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.56, 445.97 and 124.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.56, 445.97 and 124.18 is: 186.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.56 : 445.97 = 124.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.56/445.97 = 124.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.56x = 445.97 × 124.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.56x = 55,379.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,379.75/297.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.11

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