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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.26, 445.91 and 102.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.26, 445.91 and 102.28 is: 153.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.26 : 445.91 = 102.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.26/445.91 = 102.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.26x = 445.91 × 102.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.26x = 45,607.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,607.67/297.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.43

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