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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.98, 444.03 and 90.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.98, 444.03 and 90.57 is: 135.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.98 : 444.03 = 90.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.98/444.03 = 90.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.98x = 444.03 × 90.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.98x = 40,215.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,215.80/295.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.87

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