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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.64, 446.54 and 105.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.64, 446.54 and 105.28 is: 157.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.64 : 446.54 = 105.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.64/446.54 = 105.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.64x = 446.54 × 105.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.64x = 47,011.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,011.73/297.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.95

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