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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.39, 447.59 and 105.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.39, 447.59 and 105.88 is: 158.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.39 : 447.59 = 105.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.39/447.59 = 105.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.39x = 447.59 × 105.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.39x = 47,390.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,390.83/298.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.82

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