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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.05, 445.48 and 91.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.05, 445.48 and 91.55 is: 137.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.05 : 445.48 = 91.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.05/445.48 = 91.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.05x = 445.48 × 91.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.05x = 40,784.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,784.58/297.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.30

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