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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.15, 445.61 and 102.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.15, 445.61 and 102.10 is: 153.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.15 : 445.61 = 102.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.15/445.61 = 102.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.15x = 445.61 × 102.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.15x = 45,495.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,495.92/297.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.11

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