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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.69, 449.19 and 104.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.69, 449.19 and 104.50 is: 156.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.69 : 449.19 = 104.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.69/449.19 = 104.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.69x = 449.19 × 104.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.69x = 46,940.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,940.92/299.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.63

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