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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.20, 444 and 133.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.20, 444 and 133.80 is: 200.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.20 : 444 = 133.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.20/444 = 133.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.20x = 444 × 133.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.20x = 59,407.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,407.20/296.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.56

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