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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.38, 444.65 and 104

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.38, 444.65 and 104 is: 156.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.38 : 444.65 = 104 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.38/444.65 = 104/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.38x = 444.65 × 104
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.38x = 46,243.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,243.86/296.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.03

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