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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.27, 444.60 and 103.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.27, 444.60 and 103.89 is: 155.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.27 : 444.60 = 103.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.27/444.60 = 103.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.27x = 444.60 × 103.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.27x = 46,189.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,189.49/296.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.90

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