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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.01, 444.03 and 133.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.01, 444.03 and 133.71 is: 200.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.01 : 444.03 = 133.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.01/444.03 = 133.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.01x = 444.03 × 133.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.01x = 59,371.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,371.25/296.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.57

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