Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296, 444 and 103.63
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 296, 444 and 103.63 is: 155.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
296 : 444 = 103.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
296/444 = 103.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
296x = 444 × 103.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
296x = 46,011.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 46,011.72/296 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 155.45
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