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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.18, 444.20 and 133.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.18, 444.20 and 133.91 is: 200.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.18 : 444.20 = 133.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.18/444.20 = 133.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.18x = 444.20 × 133.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.18x = 59,482.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,482.15/296.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.83

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