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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.88, 446.85 and 105.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.88, 446.85 and 105.50 is: 158.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.88 : 446.85 = 105.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.88/446.85 = 105.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.88x = 446.85 × 105.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.88x = 47,143.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,143.79/297.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.27

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