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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.92, 449.90 and 104.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.92, 449.90 and 104.92 is: 157.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.92 : 449.90 = 104.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.92/449.90 = 104.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.92x = 449.90 × 104.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.92x = 47,203.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,203.51/299.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.39

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