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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.90, 449.85 and 105.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.90, 449.85 and 105.05 is: 157.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.90 : 449.85 = 105.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.90/449.85 = 105.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.90x = 449.85 × 105.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.90x = 47,254.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,254.49/299.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.57

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