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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.37, 444.65 and 90.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.37, 444.65 and 90.99 is: 136.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.37 : 444.65 = 90.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.37/444.65 = 90.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.37x = 444.65 × 90.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.37x = 40,458.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,458.25/296.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.51

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