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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.63, 447.94 and 106.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.63, 447.94 and 106.25 is: 159.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.63 : 447.94 = 106.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.63/447.94 = 106.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.63x = 447.94 × 106.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.63x = 47,593.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,593.63/298.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.37

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