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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.16, 443.92 and 133.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.16, 443.92 and 133.80 is: 200.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.16 : 443.92 = 133.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.16/443.92 = 133.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.16x = 443.92 × 133.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.16x = 59,396.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,396.50/296.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.56

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