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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.06, 448.62 and 104.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.06, 448.62 and 104.06 is: 156.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.06 : 448.62 = 104.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.06/448.62 = 104.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.06x = 448.62 × 104.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.06x = 46,683.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,683.40/299.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.10

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