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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.61, 444.94 and 91.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.61, 444.94 and 91.12 is: 136.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.61 : 444.94 = 91.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.61/444.94 = 91.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.61x = 444.94 × 91.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.61x = 40,542.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,542.93/296.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.69

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