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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.09, 445.58 and 91.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.09, 445.58 and 91.62 is: 137.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.09 : 445.58 = 91.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.09/445.58 = 91.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.09x = 445.58 × 91.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.09x = 40,824.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,824.04/297.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.41

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