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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.74, 447.87 and 106.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.74, 447.87 and 106.26 is: 159.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.74 : 447.87 = 106.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.74/447.87 = 106.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.74x = 447.87 × 106.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.74x = 47,590.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,590.67/298.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.30

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