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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.99, 445.37 and 114.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.99, 445.37 and 114.28 is: 171.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.99 : 445.37 = 114.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.99/445.37 = 114.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.99x = 445.37 × 114.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.99x = 50,896.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,896.87/296.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.38

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