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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.14, 444.07 and 131.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.14, 444.07 and 131.65 is: 197.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.14 : 444.07 = 131.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.14/444.07 = 131.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.14x = 444.07 × 131.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.14x = 58,461.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,461.82/296.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.41

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