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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.94, 443.96 and 90.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.94, 443.96 and 90.50 is: 135.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.94 : 443.96 = 90.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.94/443.96 = 90.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.94x = 443.96 × 90.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.94x = 40,178.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,178.38/295.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.77

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