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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.93, 448.41 and 103.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.93, 448.41 and 103.93 is: 155.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.93 : 448.41 = 103.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.93/448.41 = 103.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.93x = 448.41 × 103.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.93x = 46,603.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,603.25/298.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.90

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