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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.92, 447 and 103

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.92, 447 and 103 is: 154.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.92 : 447 = 103 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.92/447 = 103/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.92x = 447 × 103
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.92x = 46,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,041/297.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.54

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