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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296, 443.97 and 133.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296, 443.97 and 133.63 is: 200.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296 : 443.97 = 133.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296/443.97 = 133.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296x = 443.97 × 133.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296x = 59,325.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,325.49/296
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.42

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