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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.04, 444.12 and 90.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.04, 444.12 and 90.60 is: 135.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.04 : 444.12 = 90.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.04/444.12 = 90.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.04x = 444.12 × 90.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.04x = 40,237.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,237.05/296.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.92

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