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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.73, 445.16 and 91.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.73, 445.16 and 91.31 is: 136.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.73 : 445.16 = 91.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.73/445.16 = 91.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.73x = 445.16 × 91.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.73x = 40,648.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,648.22/296.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.99

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