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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.95, 449.98 and 104.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.95, 449.98 and 104.99 is: 157.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.95 : 449.98 = 104.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.95/449.98 = 104.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.95x = 449.98 × 104.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.95x = 47,240.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,240.89/299.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.50

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