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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.77, 445.23 and 91.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.77, 445.23 and 91.34 is: 137.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.77 : 445.23 = 91.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.77/445.23 = 91.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.77x = 445.23 × 91.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.77x = 40,667.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,667.31/296.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.03

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