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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.52, 444.78 and 91.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.52, 444.78 and 91.09 is: 136.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.52 : 444.78 = 91.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.52/444.78 = 91.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.52x = 444.78 × 91.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.52x = 40,514.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,514.14/296.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.63

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