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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.99, 447.08 and 124.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.99, 447.08 and 124.65 is: 187.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.99 : 447.08 = 124.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.99/447.08 = 124.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.99x = 447.08 × 124.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.99x = 55,727.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,727.90/297.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.01

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