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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.56, 447.72 and 106.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.56, 447.72 and 106.20 is: 159.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.56 : 447.72 = 106.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.56/447.72 = 106.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.56x = 447.72 × 106.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.56x = 47,547.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,547.86/298.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.26

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