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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.99, 443.86 and 103.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.99, 443.86 and 103.57 is: 155.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.99 : 443.86 = 103.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.99/443.86 = 103.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.99x = 443.86 × 103.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.99x = 45,970.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,970.58/295.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.31

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