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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.41, 449.02 and 104.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.41, 449.02 and 104.38 is: 156.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.41 : 449.02 = 104.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.41/449.02 = 104.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.41x = 449.02 × 104.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.41x = 46,868.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,868.71/299.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.54

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