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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.26, 445.85 and 91.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.26, 445.85 and 91.83 is: 137.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.26 : 445.85 = 91.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.26/445.85 = 91.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.26x = 445.85 × 91.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.26x = 40,942.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,942.41/297.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.73

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