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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.86, 445.36 and 91.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.86, 445.36 and 91.45 is: 137.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.86 : 445.36 = 91.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.86/445.36 = 91.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.86x = 445.36 × 91.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.86x = 40,728.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,728.17/296.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.20

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