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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.99, 445.45 and 91.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.99, 445.45 and 91.55 is: 137.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.99 : 445.45 = 91.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.99/445.45 = 91.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.99x = 445.45 × 91.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.99x = 40,780.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,780.95/296.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.31

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