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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.87, 448.14 and 106.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.87, 448.14 and 106.36 is: 159.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.87 : 448.14 = 106.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.87/448.14 = 106.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.87x = 448.14 × 106.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.87x = 47,661.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,661.93/298.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.48

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