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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.95, 445.45 and 91.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.95, 445.45 and 91.54 is: 137.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.95 : 445.45 = 91.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.95/445.45 = 91.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.95x = 445.45 × 91.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.95x = 40,775.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,775.15/296.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.31

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