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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.01, 444.08 and 133.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.01, 444.08 and 133.60 is: 200.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.01 : 444.08 = 133.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.01/444.08 = 133.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.01x = 444.08 × 133.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.01x = 59,329.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,329.09/296.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.43

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