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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.90, 443.94 and 133.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.90, 443.94 and 133.72 is: 200.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.90 : 443.94 = 133.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.90/443.94 = 133.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.90x = 443.94 × 133.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.90x = 59,363.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,363.66/295.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.62

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