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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.67, 444.91 and 91.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.67, 444.91 and 91.18 is: 136.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.67 : 444.91 = 91.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.67/444.91 = 91.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.67x = 444.91 × 91.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.67x = 40,567.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,567.39/296.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.74

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