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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.73, 445.78 and 153.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.73, 445.78 and 153.14 is: 229.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.73 : 445.78 = 153.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.73/445.78 = 153.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.73x = 445.78 × 153.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.73x = 68,266.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,266.37/297.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.29

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