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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.42, 446.12 and 91.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.42, 446.12 and 91.99 is: 137.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.42 : 446.12 = 91.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.42/446.12 = 91.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.42x = 446.12 × 91.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.42x = 41,037.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,037.03/297.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.98

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