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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.10, 444.13 and 79.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.10, 444.13 and 79.67 is: 119.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.10 : 444.13 = 79.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.10/444.13 = 79.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.10x = 444.13 × 79.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.10x = 35,384.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,384.75/296.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.50

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