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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.39, 446.09 and 105

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.39, 446.09 and 105 is: 157.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.39 : 446.09 = 105 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.39/446.09 = 105/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.39x = 446.09 × 105
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.39x = 46,838.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,838.93/297.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.50

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