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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.38, 446.16 and 91.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.38, 446.16 and 91.95 is: 137.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.38 : 446.16 = 91.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.38/446.16 = 91.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.38x = 446.16 × 91.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.38x = 41,024.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,024.41/297.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.96

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