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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.85, 445.28 and 102

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.85, 445.28 and 102 is: 153.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.85 : 445.28 = 102 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.85/445.28 = 102/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.85x = 445.28 × 102
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.85x = 45,418.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,418.56/296.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.00

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