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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.80, 449.81 and 104.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.80, 449.81 and 104.81 is: 157.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.80 : 449.81 = 104.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.80/449.81 = 104.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.80x = 449.81 × 104.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.80x = 47,144.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,144.62/299.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.26

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