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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.86, 446.43 and 126.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.86, 446.43 and 126.50 is: 189.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.86 : 446.43 = 126.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.86/446.43 = 126.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.86x = 446.43 × 126.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.86x = 56,473.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,473.40/297.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.60

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