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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.36, 445.98 and 91.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.36, 445.98 and 91.90 is: 137.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.36 : 445.98 = 91.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.36/445.98 = 91.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.36x = 445.98 × 91.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.36x = 40,983.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,983.33/297.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.82

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