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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.26, 448.81 and 91.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.26, 448.81 and 91.03 is: 136.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.26 : 448.81 = 91.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.26/448.81 = 91.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.26x = 448.81 × 91.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.26x = 40,855.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,855.17/299.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.52

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