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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.64, 446.13 and 114.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.64, 446.13 and 114.95 is: 172.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.64 : 446.13 = 114.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.64/446.13 = 114.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.64x = 446.13 × 114.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.64x = 51,282.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,282.64/297.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.30

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