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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.23, 445.75 and 91.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.23, 445.75 and 91.74 is: 137.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.23 : 445.75 = 91.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.23/445.75 = 91.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.23x = 445.75 × 91.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.23x = 40,894.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,894.89/297.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.59

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