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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.39, 444.65 and 104.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.39, 444.65 and 104.03 is: 156.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.39 : 444.65 = 104.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.39/444.65 = 104.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.39x = 444.65 × 104.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.39x = 46,256.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,256.42/296.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.07

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