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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.96, 447.12 and 124.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.96, 447.12 and 124.62 is: 187.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.96 : 447.12 = 124.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.96/447.12 = 124.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.96x = 447.12 × 124.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.96x = 55,717.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,717.70/297.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.00

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