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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.78, 445.12 and 101.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.78, 445.12 and 101.77 is: 152.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.78 : 445.12 = 101.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.78/445.12 = 101.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.78x = 445.12 × 101.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.78x = 45,299.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,299.86/296.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.64

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