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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.78, 446.64 and 102.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.78, 446.64 and 102.77 is: 154.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.78 : 446.64 = 102.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.78/446.64 = 102.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.78x = 446.64 × 102.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.78x = 45,901.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,901.19/297.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.14

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