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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.19, 443.79 and 133.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.19, 443.79 and 133.74 is: 200.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.19 : 443.79 = 133.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.19/443.79 = 133.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.19x = 443.79 × 133.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.19x = 59,352.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,352.47/296.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.39

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