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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.91, 445.40 and 91.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.91, 445.40 and 91.49 is: 137.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.91 : 445.40 = 91.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.91/445.40 = 91.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.91x = 445.40 × 91.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.91x = 40,746.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,746.96/296.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.24

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