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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.89, 444.03 and 133.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.89, 444.03 and 133.58 is: 200.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.89 : 444.03 = 133.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.89/444.03 = 133.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.89x = 444.03 × 133.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.89x = 59,313.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,313.53/295.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.46

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