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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.91, 449.93 and 104.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.91, 449.93 and 104.92 is: 157.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.91 : 449.93 = 104.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.91/449.93 = 104.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.91x = 449.93 × 104.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.91x = 47,208.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,208.04/299.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.41

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