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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.98, 446.91 and 81.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.98, 446.91 and 81.50 is: 122.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.98 : 446.91 = 81.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.98/446.91 = 81.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.98x = 446.91 × 81.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.98x = 36,424.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,424.44/297.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.24

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