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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.32, 445.92 and 91.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.32, 445.92 and 91.94 is: 137.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.32 : 445.92 = 91.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.32/445.92 = 91.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.32x = 445.92 × 91.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.32x = 40,996.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,996.77/297.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.89

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