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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.97, 443.90 and 90.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.97, 443.90 and 90.51 is: 135.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.97 : 443.90 = 90.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.97/443.90 = 90.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.97x = 443.90 × 90.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.97x = 40,176.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,176.94/295.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.75

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