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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.96, 445.50 and 101.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.96, 445.50 and 101.94 is: 152.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.96 : 445.50 = 101.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.96/445.50 = 101.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.96x = 445.50 × 101.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.96x = 45,413.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,413.76/296.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.93

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