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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.25, 448.91 and 104.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.25, 448.91 and 104.29 is: 156.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.25 : 448.91 = 104.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.25/448.91 = 104.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.25x = 448.91 × 104.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.25x = 46,816.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,816.82/299.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.45

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