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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.49, 444.78 and 104.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.49, 444.78 and 104.07 is: 156.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.49 : 444.78 = 104.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.49/444.78 = 104.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.49x = 444.78 × 104.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.49x = 46,288.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,288.25/296.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.12

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