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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.61, 446.37 and 81.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.61, 446.37 and 81.14 is: 121.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.61 : 446.37 = 81.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.61/446.37 = 81.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.61x = 446.37 × 81.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.61x = 36,218.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,218.06/297.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.70

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