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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.14, 445.43 and 104.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.14, 445.43 and 104.66 is: 156.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.14 : 445.43 = 104.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.14/445.43 = 104.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.14x = 445.43 × 104.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.14x = 46,615.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,615.95/297.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.88

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