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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.59, 446.06 and 124.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.59, 446.06 and 124.35 is: 186.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.59 : 446.06 = 124.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.59/446.06 = 124.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.59x = 446.06 × 124.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.59x = 55,466.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,466.13/297.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.39

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