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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.98, 443.86 and 103.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.98, 443.86 and 103.56 is: 155.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.98 : 443.86 = 103.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.98/443.86 = 103.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.98x = 443.86 × 103.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.98x = 45,966.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,966.14/295.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.30

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