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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.86, 443.80 and 133.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.86, 443.80 and 133.54 is: 200.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.86 : 443.80 = 133.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.86/443.80 = 133.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.86x = 443.80 × 133.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.86x = 59,265.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,265.05/295.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.31

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