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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.92, 447.89 and 103.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.92, 447.89 and 103.82 is: 155.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.92 : 447.89 = 103.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.92/447.89 = 103.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.92x = 447.89 × 103.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.92x = 46,498.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,498.02/298.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.55

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