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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.87, 445.31 and 91.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.87, 445.31 and 91.43 is: 137.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.87 : 445.31 = 91.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.87/445.31 = 91.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.87x = 445.31 × 91.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.87x = 40,714.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,714.15/296.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.15

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