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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.38, 444.62 and 90.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.38, 444.62 and 90.94 is: 136.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.38 : 444.62 = 90.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.38/444.62 = 90.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.38x = 444.62 × 90.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.38x = 40,434.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,434.85/296.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.43

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