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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.21, 445.75 and 91.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.21, 445.75 and 91.79 is: 137.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.21 : 445.75 = 91.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.21/445.75 = 91.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.21x = 445.75 × 91.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.21x = 40,914.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,914.61/297.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.66

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