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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.09, 444.14 and 133.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.09, 444.14 and 133.73 is: 200.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.09 : 444.14 = 133.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.09/444.14 = 133.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.09x = 444.14 × 133.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.09x = 59,394.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,394.17/296.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.60

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