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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.71, 446.33 and 124.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.71, 446.33 and 124.26 is: 186.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.71 : 446.33 = 124.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.71/446.33 = 124.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.71x = 446.33 × 124.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.71x = 55,460.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,460.34/297.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.29

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