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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.92, 446.85 and 81.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.92, 446.85 and 81.51 is: 122.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.92 : 446.85 = 81.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.92/446.85 = 81.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.92x = 446.85 × 81.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.92x = 36,422.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,422.74/297.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.26

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