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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.30, 445.90 and 104.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.30, 445.90 and 104.88 is: 157.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.30 : 445.90 = 104.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.30/445.90 = 104.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.30x = 445.90 × 104.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.30x = 46,763.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,763.24/297.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.30

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