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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.74, 447.94 and 103.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.74, 447.94 and 103.63 is: 155.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.74 : 447.94 = 103.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.74/447.94 = 103.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.74x = 447.94 × 103.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.74x = 46,418.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,418.64/298.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.38

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