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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.57, 447.90 and 106.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.57, 447.90 and 106.18 is: 159.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.57 : 447.90 = 106.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.57/447.90 = 106.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.57x = 447.90 × 106.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.57x = 47,558.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,558.02/298.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.29

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