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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.40, 448.92 and 104.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.40, 448.92 and 104.30 is: 156.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.40 : 448.92 = 104.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.40/448.92 = 104.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.40x = 448.92 × 104.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.40x = 46,819.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,819.59/299.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.38

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