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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.03, 443.90 and 90.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.03, 443.90 and 90.56 is: 135.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.03 : 443.90 = 90.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.03/443.90 = 90.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.03x = 443.90 × 90.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.03x = 40,196.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,196.91/296.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.79

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