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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.98, 444.15 and 133.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.98, 444.15 and 133.68 is: 200.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.98 : 444.15 = 133.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.98/444.15 = 133.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.98x = 444.15 × 133.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.98x = 59,373.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,373.97/295.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.60

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