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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.45, 447.55 and 106.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.45, 447.55 and 106.03 is: 159.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.45 : 447.55 = 106.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.45/447.55 = 106.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.45x = 447.55 × 106.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.45x = 47,453.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,453.73/298.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.00

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