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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.24, 444.38 and 90.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.24, 444.38 and 90.79 is: 136.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.24 : 444.38 = 90.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.24/444.38 = 90.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.24x = 444.38 × 90.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.24x = 40,344.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,344.81/296.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.19

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