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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.62, 444.92 and 80.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.62, 444.92 and 80.19 is: 120.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.62 : 444.92 = 80.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.62/444.92 = 80.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.62x = 444.92 × 80.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.62x = 35,678.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,678.13/296.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.28

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