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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.08, 448.51 and 104.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.08, 448.51 and 104.03 is: 156.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.08 : 448.51 = 104.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.08/448.51 = 104.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.08x = 448.51 × 104.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.08x = 46,657.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,657.58/299.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.00

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