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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.57, 446.48 and 124.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.57, 446.48 and 124.27 is: 186.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.57 : 446.48 = 124.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.57/446.48 = 124.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.57x = 446.48 × 124.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.57x = 55,484.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,484.33/297.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.46

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