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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.83, 445.27 and 77.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.83, 445.27 and 77.45 is: 116.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.83 : 445.27 = 77.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.83/445.27 = 77.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.83x = 445.27 × 77.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.83x = 34,486.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,486.16/296.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.18

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