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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.17, 444.33 and 133.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.17, 444.33 and 133.81 is: 200.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.17 : 444.33 = 133.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.17/444.33 = 133.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.17x = 444.33 × 133.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.17x = 59,455.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,455.75/296.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.75

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