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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.26, 444.40 and 90.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.26, 444.40 and 90.83 is: 136.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.26 : 444.40 = 90.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.26/444.40 = 90.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.26x = 444.40 × 90.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.26x = 40,362.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,362.18/296.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.24

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