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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.12, 448.76 and 104.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.12, 448.76 and 104.14 is: 156.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.12 : 448.76 = 104.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.12/448.76 = 104.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.12x = 448.76 × 104.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.12x = 46,733.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,733.87/299.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.24

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