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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.19, 444.28 and 79.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.19, 444.28 and 79.77 is: 119.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.19 : 444.28 = 79.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.19/444.28 = 79.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.19x = 444.28 × 79.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.19x = 35,440.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,440.22/296.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.65

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