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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.84, 445.33 and 91.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.84, 445.33 and 91.40 is: 137.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.84 : 445.33 = 91.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.84/445.33 = 91.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.84x = 445.33 × 91.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.84x = 40,700.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,700.94/296.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.12

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