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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.83, 445.30 and 91.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.83, 445.30 and 91.37 is: 137.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.83 : 445.30 = 91.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.83/445.30 = 91.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.83x = 445.30 × 91.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.83x = 40,687.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,687.95/296.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.07

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