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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.08, 445.46 and 91.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.08, 445.46 and 91.59 is: 137.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.08 : 445.46 = 91.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.08/445.46 = 91.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.08x = 445.46 × 91.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.08x = 40,799.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,799.22/297.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.34

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