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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.09, 444.21 and 90.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.09, 444.21 and 90.65 is: 135.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.09 : 444.21 = 90.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.09/444.21 = 90.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.09x = 444.21 × 90.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.09x = 40,264.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,264.96/296.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.99

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