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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.94, 446.89 and 124.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.94, 446.89 and 124.53 is: 186.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.94 : 446.89 = 124.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.94/446.89 = 124.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.94x = 446.89 × 124.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.94x = 55,651.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,651.21/297.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.79

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