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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.28, 445.90 and 91.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.28, 445.90 and 91.85 is: 137.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.28 : 445.90 = 91.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.28/445.90 = 91.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.28x = 445.90 × 91.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.28x = 40,955.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,955.41/297.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.77

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