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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.29, 444.48 and 90.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.29, 444.48 and 90.86 is: 136.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.29 : 444.48 = 90.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.29/444.48 = 90.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.29x = 444.48 × 90.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.29x = 40,382.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,382.89/296.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.29

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