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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.18, 444.50 and 133.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.18, 444.50 and 133.98 is: 201.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.18 : 444.50 = 133.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.18/444.50 = 133.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.18x = 444.50 × 133.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.18x = 59,551.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,551.77/296.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.07

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