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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.68, 445.09 and 91.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.68, 445.09 and 91.23 is: 136.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.68 : 445.09 = 91.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.68/445.09 = 91.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.68x = 445.09 × 91.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.68x = 40,605.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,605.56/296.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.87

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