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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.38, 444.66 and 90.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.38, 444.66 and 90.96 is: 136.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.38 : 444.66 = 90.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.38/444.66 = 90.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.38x = 444.66 × 90.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.38x = 40,446.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,446.27/296.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.47

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