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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.50, 444.74 and 91.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.50, 444.74 and 91.06 is: 136.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.50 : 444.74 = 91.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.50/444.74 = 91.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.50x = 444.74 × 91.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.50x = 40,498.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,498.02/296.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.59

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