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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.56, 444.68 and 91.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.56, 444.68 and 91.04 is: 136.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.56 : 444.68 = 91.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.56/444.68 = 91.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.56x = 444.68 × 91.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.56x = 40,483.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,483.67/296.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.51

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