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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.97, 444.11 and 133.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.97, 444.11 and 133.62 is: 200.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.97 : 444.11 = 133.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.97/444.11 = 133.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.97x = 444.11 × 133.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.97x = 59,341.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,341.31/295.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.50

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