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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.08, 445.46 and 102.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.08, 445.46 and 102.02 is: 152.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.08 : 445.46 = 102.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.08/445.46 = 102.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.08x = 445.46 × 102.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.08x = 45,445.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,445.83/297.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.98

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