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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.94, 446.86 and 81.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.94, 446.86 and 81.46 is: 122.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.94 : 446.86 = 81.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.94/446.86 = 81.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.94x = 446.86 × 81.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.94x = 36,401.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,401.22/297.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.18

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