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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.44, 445.86 and 104.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.44, 445.86 and 104.94 is: 157.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.44 : 445.86 = 104.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.44/445.86 = 104.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.44x = 445.86 × 104.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.44x = 46,788.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,788.55/297.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.30

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