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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.33, 445.87 and 91.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.33, 445.87 and 91.86 is: 137.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.33 : 445.87 = 91.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.33/445.87 = 91.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.33x = 445.87 × 91.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.33x = 40,957.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,957.62/297.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.75

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