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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.55, 444.83 and 80.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.55, 444.83 and 80.13 is: 120.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.55 : 444.83 = 80.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.55/444.83 = 80.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.55x = 444.83 × 80.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.55x = 35,644.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,644.23/296.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.20

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