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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.73, 444.76 and 101.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.73, 444.76 and 101.55 is: 152.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.73 : 444.76 = 101.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.73/444.76 = 101.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.73x = 444.76 × 101.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.73x = 45,164.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,164.86/296.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.21

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