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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.88, 444.26 and 133.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.88, 444.26 and 133.88 is: 201.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.88 : 444.26 = 133.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.88/444.26 = 133.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.88x = 444.26 × 133.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.88x = 59,477.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,477.53/295.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.02

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