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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.46, 444.89 and 104.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.46, 444.89 and 104.08 is: 156.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.46 : 444.89 = 104.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.46/444.89 = 104.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.46x = 444.89 × 104.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.46x = 46,303.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,303.63/296.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.19

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