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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.06, 447.14 and 103.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.06, 447.14 and 103.05 is: 154.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.06 : 447.14 = 103.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.06/447.14 = 103.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.06x = 447.14 × 103.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.06x = 46,078.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,078.03/298.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.59

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