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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.27, 444.43 and 90.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.27, 444.43 and 90.86 is: 136.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.27 : 444.43 = 90.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.27/444.43 = 90.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.27x = 444.43 × 90.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.27x = 40,378.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,378.46/296.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.29

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