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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.50, 447.78 and 106.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.50, 447.78 and 106.20 is: 159.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.50 : 447.78 = 106.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.50/447.78 = 106.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.50x = 447.78 × 106.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.50x = 47,554.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,554.24/298.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.31

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