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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.47, 447.92 and 106.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.47, 447.92 and 106.10 is: 159.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.47 : 447.92 = 106.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.47/447.92 = 106.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.47x = 447.92 × 106.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.47x = 47,521.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,521.54/298.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.22

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