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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.57, 446.49 and 124.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.57, 446.49 and 124.29 is: 186.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.57 : 446.49 = 124.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.57/446.49 = 124.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.57x = 446.49 × 124.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.57x = 55,494.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,494.24/297.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.49

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