Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.65, 444.99 and 101.68
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 296.65, 444.99 and 101.68 is: 152.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
296.65 : 444.99 = 101.68 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
296.65/444.99 = 101.68/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
296.65x = 444.99 × 101.68 - Step 4: Simplify right side
296.65x = 45,246.58 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,246.58/296.65 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 152.53
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