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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.87, 443.76 and 90.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.87, 443.76 and 90.46 is: 135.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.87 : 443.76 = 90.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.87/443.76 = 90.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.87x = 443.76 × 90.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.87x = 40,142.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,142.53/295.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.68

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