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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.84, 449.82 and 104.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.84, 449.82 and 104.86 is: 157.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.84 : 449.82 = 104.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.84/449.82 = 104.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.84x = 449.82 × 104.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.84x = 47,168.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,168.13/299.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.31

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