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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.26, 447.40 and 105.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.26, 447.40 and 105.90 is: 158.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.26 : 447.40 = 105.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.26/447.40 = 105.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.26x = 447.40 × 105.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.26x = 47,379.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,379.66/298.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.85

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