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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.18, 444.32 and 90.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.18, 444.32 and 90.77 is: 136.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.18 : 444.32 = 90.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.18/444.32 = 90.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.18x = 444.32 × 90.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.18x = 40,330.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,330.48/296.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.17

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