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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.29, 445.93 and 102.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.29, 445.93 and 102.30 is: 153.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.29 : 445.93 = 102.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.29/445.93 = 102.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.29x = 445.93 × 102.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.29x = 45,618.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,618.64/297.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.45

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