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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.16, 444.46 and 131.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.16, 444.46 and 131.68 is: 197.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.16 : 444.46 = 131.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.16/444.46 = 131.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.16x = 444.46 × 131.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.16x = 58,524.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,524.84/296.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.61

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