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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.62, 446.42 and 81.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.62, 446.42 and 81.19 is: 121.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.62 : 446.42 = 81.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.62/446.42 = 81.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.62x = 446.42 × 81.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.62x = 36,244.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,244.84/297.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.78

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