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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.73, 445.03 and 80.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.73, 445.03 and 80.26 is: 120.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.73 : 445.03 = 80.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.73/445.03 = 80.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.73x = 445.03 × 80.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.73x = 35,715.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,715.68/296.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.37

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