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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.17, 444.29 and 90.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.17, 444.29 and 90.73 is: 136.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.17 : 444.29 = 90.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.17/444.29 = 90.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.17x = 444.29 × 90.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.17x = 40,310.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,310.43/296.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.11

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