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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.96, 445.40 and 101.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.96, 445.40 and 101.96 is: 152.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.96 : 445.40 = 101.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.96/445.40 = 101.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.96x = 445.40 × 101.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.96x = 45,412.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,412.98/296.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.93

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