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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.20, 448.72 and 104.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.20, 448.72 and 104.19 is: 156.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.20 : 448.72 = 104.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.20/448.72 = 104.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.20x = 448.72 × 104.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.20x = 46,752.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,752.14/299.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.26

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