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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.75, 445.20 and 114.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.75, 445.20 and 114.15 is: 171.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.75 : 445.20 = 114.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.75/445.20 = 114.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.75x = 445.20 × 114.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.75x = 50,820.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,820.82/296.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.26

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