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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.92, 443.97 and 133.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.92, 443.97 and 133.71 is: 200.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.92 : 443.97 = 133.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.92/443.97 = 133.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.92x = 443.97 × 133.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.92x = 59,363.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,363.23/295.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.61

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