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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.43, 444.61 and 90.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.43, 444.61 and 90.99 is: 136.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.43 : 444.61 = 90.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.43/444.61 = 90.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.43x = 444.61 × 90.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.43x = 40,455.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,455.18/296.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.48

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