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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.03, 446.91 and 115.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.03, 446.91 and 115.40 is: 173.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.03 : 446.91 = 115.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.03/446.91 = 115.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.03x = 446.91 × 115.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.03x = 51,573.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,573.41/298.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.05

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