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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.94, 446.91 and 81.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.94, 446.91 and 81.53 is: 122.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.94 : 446.91 = 81.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.94/446.91 = 81.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.94x = 446.91 × 81.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.94x = 36,438.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,438.15/297.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.30

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