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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.26, 445.88 and 91.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.26, 445.88 and 91.82 is: 137.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.26 : 445.88 = 91.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.26/445.88 = 91.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.26x = 445.88 × 91.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.26x = 40,938.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,938.01/297.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.72

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