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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.94, 449.87 and 105.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.94, 449.87 and 105.04 is: 157.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.94 : 449.87 = 105.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.94/449.87 = 105.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.94x = 449.87 × 105.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.94x = 47,254.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,254.34/299.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.55

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