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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.14, 444.24 and 90.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.14, 444.24 and 90.72 is: 136.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.14 : 444.24 = 90.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.14/444.24 = 90.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.14x = 444.24 × 90.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.14x = 40,301.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,301.45/296.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.09

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