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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.24, 445.91 and 91.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.24, 445.91 and 91.80 is: 137.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.24 : 445.91 = 91.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.24/445.91 = 91.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.24x = 445.91 × 91.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.24x = 40,934.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,934.08/297.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.71

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